Crime in Billericay: statistics, rates and trends
1,588 crimes were recorded in Billericay in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Billericay at a glance
- Crime trends in Billericay
- Types of crime in Billericay
- Billericay compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Billericay
- Streets with the most crime in Billericay
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billericay
- Demographics of Billericay
- Questions about crime in Billericay
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (601), shoplifting (218) and anti-social behaviour (143) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,199th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Billericay | Basildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,588 | 19,026 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.9 | 98.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 33,869 | 193,632 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Billericay peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,019 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,367). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,588 | 46.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,367 | 40.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,485 | 43.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,859 | 54.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,920 | 56.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,895 | 56.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,019 | 59.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,951 | 57.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,935 | 57.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 167 |
| May 2026 | 146 |
| April 2026 | 131 |
| March 2026 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 123 |
| January 2026 | 123 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 130 |
| October 2025 | 122 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and other theft (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 33 to 68 and anti-social behaviour rose from 92 to 143, while vehicle crime fell from 146 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 601 | 17.7 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 218 | 6.4 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 4.2 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Public order | 99 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Other theft | 84 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Drugs | 69 | 2.0 | 3.3 | +53% |
| Other crime | 68 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +106% |
| Burglary | 67 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Billericay.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billericay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 14,622 | 120.6 | +157% |
| Runwell | 796 | 81.7 | +74% |
| Brentwood | 4,820 | 82.0 | +75% |
| Wickford | 1,897 | 67.7 | +44% |
| Galleywood | 474 | 66.2 | +41% |
| Writtle | 332 | 62.0 | +32% |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 2,014 | 65.4 | +40% |
| Chelmsford | 11,314 | 99.1 | +111% |
Of the 3 areas within Billericay, Billericay West had the highest crime rate (52.8 per 1,000) and Billericay East the lowest (41.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay West | Neighbourhood | 11,946 | 631 | 52.8 |
| Burstead | Neighbourhood | 13,147 | 584 | 44.4 |
| Billericay East | Neighbourhood | 12,275 | 504 | 41.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Billericay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (140).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 140 |
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Radstocks | 41 |
| On or near Heath Close | 33 |
| On or near West Park Avenue | 33 |
| On or near High Street | 31 |
| On or near Whinhams Way | 28 |
| On or near Police Station | 25 |
| On or near Roman Way | 25 |
Of the 1,445 crimes in Billericay with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 143 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 543 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 535 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 30 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Billericay has an estimated population of 33,869 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billericay average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Billericay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Billericay a safe place to live?
Billericay recorded 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,199th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Billericay?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 601 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (218).
Is crime in Billericay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billericay was up 16% on the year before: 1,588 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,367 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billericay?
About 33,869 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billericay?
Billericay is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.