Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM16 · Essex
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Epping has less crime — 72 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Billericay saw somewhat more crime than Epping in April 2026 (98 vs 72 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Vehicle crime (8), while Epping has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Other theft (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Epping recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 72 vs 98 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Epping is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Epping had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Epping recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 98).