Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM20 · Essex
378
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Billericay has less crime — 98 vs 378 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Billericay in April 2026 — 378 incidents compared to 98, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Harlow has more Anti-social behaviour (41). Billericay is below the national average while Harlow is above, making Billericay the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Billericay recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 98 vs 378 incidents. That is 74% 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 Harlow had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Billericay recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 378).