Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM18 · Essex
286
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Billericay has less crime — 85 vs 286 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Billericay in February 2026 — 286 incidents compared to 85, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8), while Harlow has more Criminal damage & arson (26). Billericay is below the national average while Harlow is above, making Billericay the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Billericay recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 85 vs 286 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Billericay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Harlow had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Billericay recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 286).