Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Billericay has less crime — 85 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Witham saw somewhat more crime than Billericay in February 2026 (125 vs 85 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Witham has more Public order (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Billericay recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 85 vs 125 incidents. That is 32% 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 Shoplifting while Witham had more Public order. Overall, Billericay recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 125).