Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM9 · Essex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Heybridge has less crime — 34 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Billericay recorded substantially more crime than Heybridge in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 34, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8), while Heybridge has more Public order (5). 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, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 34 vs 85 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Heybridge 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 Heybridge had more Public order. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 85).