Billericay vs Thundersley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Billericay Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Thundersley Essex Police

      Billericay vs Thundersley 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thundersley
      Essex Police
      776 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billericay
      B Thundersley
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,796
      776
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,836
      765
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↑1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billericay
      B Thundersley
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑9%
      319 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↑44%
      56 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      119 ↓23%
      55 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      143 ↓42%
      47 ↓49%
      Burglary
      94 ↑0%
      51 ↑65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↓8%
      78 ↑8%
      Drugs
      75 ↓5%
      37 ↑32%
      Public Order
      121 ↑20%
      52 ↑37%
      Robbery
      8 ↓27%
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      167 ↓13%
      42 ↑163%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓52%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑113%
      10 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      64 ↑36%
      13 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thundersley is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billericay safer than Thundersley?

      Billericay has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,796 crimes in the last 12 months. Thundersley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 776 crimes. Thundersley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billericay vs Thundersley?

      Billericay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thundersley shows +1.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billericay and Thundersley?

      In Billericay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Thundersley, it is Violent Crime (319 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billericay and Thundersley?

      Billericay recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thundersley recorded 56. 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 Thundersley?

      Violent crime in Billericay totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 319 in Thundersley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billericay and Thundersley 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%). Thundersley recorded 765 crimes previously (now 776, +1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billericay and Thundersley?

      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 Thundersley has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billericay and Thundersley?

      Billericay falls within the Essex Police boundary. Thundersley 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 Thundersley?

      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 Thundersley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billericay and Thundersley. 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.