Billericay Crime Overview
Billericay is the safest medium-sized town in Essex, and is the 142nd safest overall out of Essex's 319 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Billericay in 2020 was 43 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Essex's overall crime rate, coming in 82% lower than the Essex rate of 78 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Billericay is the 21st safest medium-sized town, and the 3,970th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2019, Billericay was the worst medium-sized town in Essex for robbery, with 6 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.21 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2019 was also a bad month for Billericay residents, when it was Essex's most dangerous medium-sized town for theft from the person, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.11 per 1,000 residents. Billericay recorded 8 reports of other crime during April 2017, making its crime rate of 0.28 the worst medium-sized town for other crime in Essex that month.
The most common crimes in Billericay are violence and sexual offences, with 492 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 17. This is 3.0% lower than 2019's figure of 507 offences and a difference of 0.52 from 2019's crime rate of 18. Billericay's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 3 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 133% from 2019's figure of 7 crimes.
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See how Billericay shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Billericay and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Billericay Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Billericay This Year
| Billericay | Essex | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 362 | 12.75 | 49,414 | 26.76 | 110% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.25 | 1,867 | 1.01 | 304% safer |
| Burglary | 103 | 3.63 | 7,121 | 3.86 | 6% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 98 | 3.45 | 14,037 | 7.60 | 120% safer |
| Drugs | 65 | 2.29 | 6,452 | 3.49 | 52% safer |
| Other Crime | 46 | 1.62 | 3,205 | 1.74 | 7% safer |
| Other Theft | 81 | 2.85 | 9,427 | 5.10 | 79% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.11 | 1,196 | 0.65 | 491% safer |
| Public Order | 98 | 3.45 | 15,093 | 8.17 | 137% safer |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.35 | 1,227 | 0.66 | 89% safer |
| Shoplifting | 118 | 4.16 | 7,118 | 3.85 | 7% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 13 | 0.46 | 992 | 0.54 | 17% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 79 | 2.78 | 10,550 | 5.71 | 105% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 492 | 17.33 | 65,394 | 35.41 | 104% safer |
Crime in Billericay Compared To Essex
Billericay Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay | 1,213 | 42.71 | - |
| Rayleigh | 1,507 | 45.19 | 5% more dangerous |
| Wickford | 1,777 | 50.98 | 16% more dangerous |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 1,522 | 52.48 | 19% more dangerous |
| Canvey Island | 3,141 | 80.85 | 47% more dangerous |
| Witham | 2,205 | 81.82 | 48% more dangerous |
Billericay Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.35 | 0.21 | 0.60 | 0.25 | Safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 4.2 | 5 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.53 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.18 | 0.32 | 0.25 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.11 | 0.63 | 0.42 | 0.35 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.3 | 6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.60 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.46 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.2 | 4.6 | 5 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 11 | 14 | 18 | 17 | Getting worse |
Changes In Billericay's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Billericay to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Billericay | 42.71 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 37% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 45% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 49% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 50% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 50% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 56% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 58% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 60% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 68% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 69% more dangerous |
Crime in Billericay's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay Central & Sunnymede | 406 | 50 | Second |
| Billericay North East | 161 | 23 | Fourth |
| Billericay Queen's Park | 316 | 43 | Third |
| Billericay Tye Common | 481 | 61 | First |
Billericay Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Billericay for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Billericay North East (50) | Billericay Queen's Park (126) |
| Bicycle Theft | Billericay Queen's Park (1) | Billericay Tye Common (4) |
| Burglary | Billericay Central & Sunnymede (19) | Billericay Tye Common (38) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Billericay North East (15) | Billericay Tye Common (35) |
| Drugs | Billericay North East (11) | Billericay Central & Sunnymede (23) |
| Other Crime | Billericay North East (1) | Billericay Tye Common (33) |
| Other Theft | Billericay North East (13) | Billericay Tye Common (36) |
| Possession of Weapons | Billericay Central & Sunnymede (1) | Billericay North East (1) |
| Public Order | Billericay North East (11) | Billericay Central & Sunnymede (45) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Billericay Tye Common (1) | Billericay Central & Sunnymede (10) |
| Shoplifting | Billericay Queen's Park (14) | Billericay Tye Common (57) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Billericay Queen's Park (1) | Billericay Tye Common (7) |
| Vehicle Crime | Billericay North East (11) | Billericay Tye Common (37) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Billericay North East (80) | Billericay Tye Common (176) |
Crime in Billericay During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Billericay change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Billericay saw a 900% increase in drugs. Billericay saw a large fall in burglary during June, when it fell by 93% compared to June in 2019. Vehicle Crime saw a fall in every month of Billericay's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -27% | +57% | +48% | +30% | -3% | +8% | +19% | +21% | +188% | +70% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | -80% | - | - | - | -67% |
| Burglary | +31% | +29% | -55% | -93% | -29% | +33% | -13% | -70% | -50% | -81% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -36% | +33% | -52% | -64% | -59% | -73% | -60% | - | -45% | -62% |
| Drugs | +20% | +233% | +50% | +900% | +100% | -50% | - | +250% | - | -50% |
| Other Crime | +200% | +33% | +250% | +50% | -20% | -88% | +50% | -67% | - | -83% |
| Other Theft | -67% | - | +133% | +75% | -50% | -31% | -33% | +150% | -33% | +20% |
| Public Order | -27% | - | +75% | +57% | -40% | -33% | - | +60% | -64% | -45% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +400% | - |
| Shoplifting | -8% | +40% | - | -38% | -33% | -55% | -33% | - | +550% | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% | -50% | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -44% | -83% | -62% | -63% | -81% | -40% | -62% | +140% | -62% | -70% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -18% | +5% | +21% | +2% | -35% | +59% | +3% | +5% | +20% | -38% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Billericay
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Billericay's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021