Crime in Billesley: statistics, rates and trends

1,834 crimes were recorded in Billesley in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 854 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Billesley has the 1,756th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Billesley was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,463 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,602). Over the whole period it rose 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Billesley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, burglary, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in public order (+38%) and possession of weapons (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-55%) and burglary (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Billesley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billesley recorded 854 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Billesley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billesley recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Billesley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billesley recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Billesley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billesley recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Billesley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billesley recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Billesley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billesley recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Billesley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billesley recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Billesley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Billesley recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Billesley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billesley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Billesley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billesley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Billesley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billesley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Billesley

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Billesley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Billesley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billesley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Billesley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Billesley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Billesley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Billesley.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Billesley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billesley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Billesley has an estimated population of 22,237. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billesley sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Billesley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.