Crime in Billinge & Beardwood: statistics, rates and trends
394 crimes were recorded in Billinge & Beardwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Billinge & Beardwood
- Questions about crime in Billinge & Beardwood
- About this data
394 crimes were recorded in Billinge & Beardwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.1 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 163 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Billinge & Beardwood has the 3,440th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Billinge & Beardwood | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 394 | 18,049 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.1 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,816 | 162,540 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Billinge & Beardwood was highest in the year to July 2021 (559 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (394). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 394 | 40.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 396 | 40.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 434 | 44.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 431 | 43.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 465 | 47.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 559 | 56.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 492 | 50.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 468 | 47.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 449 | 45.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Billinge & Beardwood 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+30%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-30%) and other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 16.6 | 0.49 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 9.0 | 0.58 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.0 | 0.81 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.5 | 0.38 | +4% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.3 | 0.37 | -21% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.5 | 0.43 | +67% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +33% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.0 | 0.15 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -71% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Billinge & Beardwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Billinge & Beardwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Billinge & Beardwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Billinge & Beardwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Billinge & Beardwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Billinge & Beardwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Billinge & Beardwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Billinge & Beardwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Billinge & Beardwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Billinge & Beardwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Billinge & Beardwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Billinge & Beardwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Billinge & Beardwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Billinge & Beardwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Billinge & Beardwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Billinge & Beardwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Billinge & Beardwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billinge & Beardwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,233 | 132.5 | +230% |
| Wensley Fold | 972 | 99.4 | +148% |
| Bastwell & Daisyfield | 577 | 60.5 | +51% |
| Roe Lee | 683 | 68.7 | +71% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,381 | 263.6 | +557% |
| Mill Hill & Moorgate | 1,181 | 147.7 | +268% |
| Little Harwood & Whitebirk | 1,035 | 102.5 | +155% |
| Ewood | 1,214 | 131.5 | +228% |
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 Billinge & Beardwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Brighton Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 21 |
| On or near Higher Bank Street | 18 |
| On or near Leamington Road | 18 |
| On or near Barker Lane | 13 |
| On or near White Road | 11 |
| On or near Willow Trees Drive | 11 |
| On or near Woodfold Place | 11 |
| On or near Entwistle Drive | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billinge & Beardwood 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 121 | 30.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 93 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 88 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 8.6% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Billinge & Beardwood has an estimated population of 9,816. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billinge & Beardwood sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Billinge & Beardwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.2% |
| Social rented homes | 1.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Billinge & Beardwood a safe place to live?
Billinge & Beardwood recorded 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Billinge & Beardwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billinge & Beardwood was almost unchanged on the year before: 394 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 396 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Billinge & Beardwood?
Billinge & Beardwood is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Billinge & Beardwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.