Billericay vs Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Billericay Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton Essex Police

      Billericay vs Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Billericay
      Essex Police
      1,796 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton
      Essex Police
      1,488 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billericay
      B Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,796
      1,488
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,836
      1,576
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billericay
      B Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑9%
      709 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↑44%
      117 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      119 ↓23%
      97 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      143 ↓42%
      87 ↑28%
      Burglary
      94 ↑0%
      40 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↓8%
      124 ↓20%
      Drugs
      75 ↓5%
      23 ↑44%
      Public Order
      121 ↑20%
      104 ↓15%
      Robbery
      8 ↓27%
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      167 ↓13%
      126 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓52%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      8 ↑60%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑113%
      17 ↑70%
      Other Crime
      64 ↑36%
      28 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billericay safer than Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      Billericay has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,796 crimes in the last 12 months. Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,488 crimes. Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billericay vs Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      Billericay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billericay and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      In Billericay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton, it is Violent Crime (709 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billericay and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      Billericay recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton recorded 117. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Billericay vs Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      Violent crime in Billericay totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 709 in Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billericay and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billericay recorded 1,836 crimes (now 1,796, a change of -2.2%). Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton recorded 1,576 crimes previously (now 1,488, -5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billericay and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Billericay has a resolution rate of 6.7% and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billericay and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      Billericay falls within the Essex Police boundary. Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Billericay and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Billericay or Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billericay and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.