Billericay vs Wickford

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
      7/100
      Wickford Essex Police

      Billericay vs Wickford 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wickford
      Essex Police
      2,140 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      33% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billericay
      B Wickford
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,796
      2,140
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,836
      2,046
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↑4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billericay
      B Wickford
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑9%
      709 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↑44%
      483 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      119 ↓23%
      100 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      143 ↓42%
      131 ↓32%
      Burglary
      94 ↑0%
      66 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↓8%
      248 ↑22%
      Drugs
      75 ↓5%
      56 ↓11%
      Public Order
      121 ↑20%
      115 ↓7%
      Robbery
      8 ↓27%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      167 ↓13%
      132 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓52%
      7 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      13 ↑333%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑113%
      22 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      64 ↑36%
      45 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billericay safer than Wickford?

      Billericay has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,796 crimes in the last 12 months. Wickford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,140 crimes. Wickford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billericay vs Wickford?

      Billericay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wickford shows +4.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Billericay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Wickford, 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 Wickford?

      Billericay recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wickford recorded 483. 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 Wickford?

      Violent crime in Billericay totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 709 in Wickford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billericay and Wickford 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%). Wickford recorded 2,046 crimes previously (now 2,140, +4.6%).

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

      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 Wickford has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billericay and Wickford?

      Billericay falls within the Essex Police boundary. Wickford 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 Wickford?

      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 Wickford on a crime map?

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