Crime in Billinge & Seneley Green: statistics, rates and trends
375 crimes were recorded in Billinge & Seneley Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.6 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 & 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
- Demographics of Billinge & Seneley Green
- Questions about crime in Billinge & Seneley Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (168), public order (37) and criminal damage and arson (34) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,534th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Billinge & Seneley Green | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 375 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.6 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,979 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Billinge & Seneley Green of any year here (375 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 375 | 37.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 393 | 39.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 418 | 41.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 448 | 44.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 536 | 53.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 581 | 58.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 610 | 61.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 563 | 56.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 559 | 56.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (82% below) and shoplifting (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 25 to 37 and criminal damage and arson rose from 27 to 34, while anti-social behaviour fell from 53 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 | 16.8 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Public order | 37 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 2.7 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.2 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Billinge & Seneley Green; the highest is St Helens Town Centre (320.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Rainford, St. Helens (34.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billinge & Seneley Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Bank | 776 | 73.5 | +96% |
| Haydock | 880 | 75.6 | +101% |
| Blackbrook | 831 | 77.3 | +106% |
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | +267% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +752% |
| Windle | 622 | 66.9 | +78% |
| Newton-le-Willows West | 1,162 | 82.7 | +120% |
| Rainford | 277 | 34.9 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Billinge & Seneley Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Garswood Road | 19 |
| On or near A571 | 16 |
| On or near Leyland Green Road | 16 |
| On or near Delph Meadow Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Greenfield View | 12 |
| On or near Spindle Hillock | 12 |
| On or near Beacon Road | 10 |
| On or near Forres Grove | 10 |
| On or near Birch Grove | 9 |
Of the 348 crimes in Billinge & Seneley Green with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 44.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Billinge & Seneley Green has an estimated population of 9,979 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), less private renting (7.5%, against 20.3%) and more retired residents (35%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billinge & Seneley Green average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Billinge & Seneley Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Billinge & Seneley Green a safe place to live?
Billinge & Seneley Green recorded 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,534th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Billinge & Seneley Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 168 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (37).
Is crime in Billinge & Seneley Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billinge & Seneley Green was down 5% on the year before: 375 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 393 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billinge & Seneley Green?
About 9,979 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billinge & Seneley Green?
Billinge & Seneley Green is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.