Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Billericay has less crime — 98 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Witham recorded notably higher crime than Billericay in April 2026 — 164 vs 98 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Vehicle crime (8), while Witham has more Anti-social behaviour (32) and Public order (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 Witham — 98 vs 164 incidents. That is 40% 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 Witham had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Billericay recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 164).