Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM11 · Essex
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Essex has less crime — 11 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Billericay recorded substantially more crime than Essex in April 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 11, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Essex has more Drugs (1). 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, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 11 vs 98 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Essex had more Drugs. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 98).