Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB6 · Cambridgeshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Downham has less crime — 1 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Billericay recorded substantially more crime than Downham in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 1, a 85.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (26) and Shoplifting (12), while Downham has more Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Downham recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 1 vs 85 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Downham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Downham had more Public order. Overall, Downham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 85).