Billericay vs Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon

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
      15/100
      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon Essex Police

      Billericay vs Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon 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
      15/100
      High Crime
      Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon
      Essex Police
      1,141 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billericay
      B Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,796
      1,141
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,836
      1,498
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↓23.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billericay
      B Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑9%
      566 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↑44%
      91 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      119 ↓23%
      69 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      143 ↓42%
      54 ↓38%
      Burglary
      94 ↑0%
      31 ↓51%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↓8%
      102 ↓31%
      Drugs
      75 ↓5%
      52 ↑13%
      Public Order
      121 ↑20%
      71 ↓41%
      Robbery
      8 ↓27%
      7 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      167 ↓13%
      37 ↑48%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓52%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↓77%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑113%
      21 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      64 ↑36%
      37 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 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 Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon?

      Billericay has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,796 crimes in the last 12 months. Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 1,141 crimes. Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billericay vs Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon?

      Billericay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon shows -23.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billericay and Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon?

      In Billericay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon, it is Violent Crime (566 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billericay and Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon?

      Billericay recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon recorded 91. 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 Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon?

      Violent crime in Billericay totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 566 in Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billericay and Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon 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%). Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon recorded 1,498 crimes previously (now 1,141, -23.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billericay and Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon?

      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 Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billericay and Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon?

      Billericay falls within the Essex Police boundary. Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon 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 Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon?

      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 Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billericay and Rochford, Ashingdon and Canewdon. 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.