Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM6 · Essex
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Great Dunmow has less crime — 44 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Billericay recorded notably higher crime than Great Dunmow in February 2026 — 85 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Anti-social behaviour (8), while Great Dunmow has more Criminal damage & arson (7) and Other theft (4). 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, Great Dunmow recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 44 vs 85 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Great Dunmow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Great Dunmow had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Great Dunmow recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 85).