Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM6 · Essex
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Great Dunmow has less crime — 67 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Billericay saw somewhat more crime than Great Dunmow in April 2026 (98 vs 67 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Vehicle crime (8), while Great Dunmow has more Criminal damage & arson (13) and Anti-social behaviour (10). 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, Great Dunmow recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 67 vs 98 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Great Dunmow 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 Great Dunmow had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Great Dunmow recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 98).