Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM9 · Essex
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Heybridge has less crime — 57 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Billericay recorded notably higher crime than Heybridge in April 2026 — 98 vs 57 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Vehicle crime (8), while Heybridge has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 57 vs 98 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Heybridge 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 Heybridge had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 98).