Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Billericay has less crime — 98 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded notably higher crime than Billericay in April 2026 — 183 vs 98 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Great Shelford has more Anti-social behaviour (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Billericay recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 98 vs 183 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Billericay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Great Shelford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Billericay recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 183).