Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM3 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Danbury has less crime — 22 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Billericay recorded substantially more crime than Danbury in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 22, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Danbury has more Burglary (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Danbury recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 22 vs 85 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Danbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Danbury had more Burglary. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 85).