Crime in Billinge & Beardwood: statistics, rates and trends
393 crimes were recorded in Billinge & Beardwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Billinge & Beardwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Billinge & Beardwood
- Types of crime in Billinge & Beardwood
- Billinge & Beardwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Billinge & Beardwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billinge & Beardwood
- Demographics of Billinge & Beardwood
- Questions about crime in Billinge & Beardwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (163), anti-social behaviour (81) and vehicle crime (40) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,447th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Billinge & Beardwood | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 393 | 17,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.0 | 109.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,816 | 162,540 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Billinge & Beardwood of any year here (393 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 393 | 40.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 412 | 42.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 421 | 42.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 427 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 464 | 47.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 550 | 56.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 512 | 52.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 449 | 45.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 464 | 47.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 122 to 163 and criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 27, while anti-social behaviour fell from 132 to 81 and vehicle crime fell from 51 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 16.6 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 8.3 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.1 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.8 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.4 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Billinge & Beardwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billinge & Beardwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,224 | 131.5 | +228% |
| Wensley Fold | 947 | 96.8 | +142% |
| Bastwell & Daisyfield | 584 | 61.2 | +53% |
| Roe Lee | 737 | 74.1 | +85% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,329 | 259.6 | +548% |
| Mill Hill & Moorgate | 1,157 | 144.7 | +261% |
| Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 1,013 | 100.4 | +151% |
| Ewood | 1,172 | 127.0 | +217% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Billinge & Beardwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Brighton Terrace | 24 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 22 |
| On or near Higher Bank Street | 20 |
| On or near Leamington Road | 16 |
| On or near Barker Lane | 12 |
| On or near Willow Trees Drive | 11 |
| On or near Entwistle Drive | 10 |
| On or near Grasmere Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Woodfold Place | 9 |
Of the 312 crimes in Billinge & Beardwood with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 81 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 29.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 9.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Billinge & Beardwood has an estimated population of 9,816 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and more children (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billinge & Beardwood average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Billinge & Beardwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Billinge & Beardwood a safe place to live?
Billinge & Beardwood recorded 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,447th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Billinge & Beardwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Billinge & Beardwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billinge & Beardwood was down 5% on the year before: 393 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 412 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billinge & Beardwood?
About 9,816 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billinge & Beardwood?
Billinge & Beardwood is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.