Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Billericay has less crime — 98 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Haverhill recorded notably higher crime than Billericay in April 2026 — 160 vs 98 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Vehicle crime (8), while Haverhill has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Criminal damage & arson (13). 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 Haverhill — 98 vs 160 incidents. That is 39% 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 Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Haverhill had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Billericay recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 160).