Crime in Billinge & Seneley Green: statistics, rates and trends
371 crimes were recorded in Billinge & Seneley Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Billinge & Seneley Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Billinge & Seneley Green
- Types of crime in Billinge & Seneley Green
- Billinge & Seneley Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Billinge & Seneley Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billinge & Seneley Green
- Population and deprivation in Billinge & Seneley Green
- Questions about crime in Billinge & Seneley Green
- About this data
371 crimes were recorded in Billinge & Seneley Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 174 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Billinge & Seneley Green has the 3,541st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Billinge & Seneley Green | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 371 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.2 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,979 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Billinge & Seneley Green was highest in the year to July 2020 (603 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (371). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 371 | 37.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 382 | 38.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 429 | 43.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 461 | 46.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 538 | 53.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 581 | 58.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 603 | 60.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 563 | 56.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 566 | 56.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Billinge & Seneley Green 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 public order (+31%) and criminal damage and arson (+27%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-49%) and other crime (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 17.4 | 0.51 | -1% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.3 | 0.49 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 2.6 | 0.17 | -49% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +5% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.9 | 0.30 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.9 | 0.23 | +280% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +14% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -29% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -45% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Billinge & Seneley Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 46.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Billinge & Seneley Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Billinge & Seneley Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Billinge & Seneley Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Billinge & Seneley Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Billinge & Seneley Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Billinge & Seneley Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 280% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Billinge & Seneley Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Billinge & Seneley Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billinge & Seneley Green 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Billinge & Seneley Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Billinge & Seneley Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billinge & Seneley Green 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Billinge & Seneley Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Billinge & Seneley Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billinge & Seneley Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Bank | 819 | 77.6 | +109% |
| Haydock | 911 | 78.3 | +111% |
| Blackbrook | 818 | 76.1 | +105% |
| Parr | 2,061 | 138.4 | +272% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +754% |
| Windle | 618 | 66.5 | +79% |
| Newton-le-Willows West | 1,174 | 83.6 | +125% |
| Rainford | 284 | 35.8 | -4% |
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 & Seneley Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near A571 | 14 |
| On or near Leyland Green Road | 13 |
| On or near Spindle Hillock | 13 |
| On or near Delph Meadow Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Garswood Road | 12 |
| On or near Greenfield View | 12 |
| On or near Beacon Road | 10 |
| On or near Birch Grove | 9 |
| On or near Forres Grove | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billinge & Seneley Green 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 | 155 | 41.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 28.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 9.2% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
Billinge & Seneley Green has an estimated population of 9,979. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billinge & Seneley Green sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Billinge & Seneley Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Billinge & Seneley Green a safe place to live?
Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 37.2 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 & Seneley Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (34).
Is crime in Billinge & Seneley Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billinge & Seneley Green was down 3% on the year before: 371 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 382 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Billinge & Seneley Green?
Billinge & Seneley Green is policed by Merseyside. 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 & Seneley Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.