Crime in Billingham Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,097 crimes were recorded in Billingham Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Billingham Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Billingham Central
- Types of crime in Billingham Central
- Billingham Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Billingham Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billingham Central
- Demographics of Billingham Central
- Questions about crime in Billingham Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (380), anti-social behaviour (193) and criminal damage and arson (104) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 642nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Billingham Central | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,097 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.8 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 8,323 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Billingham Central of any year here (1,097 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 | 1,097 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,129 | 135.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,188 | 142.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,647 | 197.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,303 | 156.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,319 | 158.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,545 | 185.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,572 | 188.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,626 | 195.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 98 |
Compared with England and Wales, Billingham Central recorded notably more burglary (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (85% above the national rate) and other crime (65% above the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 37 to 55 and shoplifting rose from 69 to 92, while drugs fell from 32 to 25 and other crime fell from 37 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 380 | 45.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 193 | 23.2 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 12.5 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 92 | 11.1 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Public order | 63 | 7.6 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 58 | 7.0 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Other theft | 55 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 6.2 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.5 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Drugs | 25 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -22% |
| Robbery | 18 | 2.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Billingham Central; the highest is Roseworth (224.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees (32.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billingham Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham West & Wolviston | 272 | 66.6 | -49% |
| Billingham South | 921 | 129.4 | -2% |
| Billingham East | 991 | 139.9 | +6% |
| Billingham North | 552 | 70.3 | -47% |
| Norton North | 205 | 32.8 | -75% |
| Norton Central | 844 | 134.3 | +2% |
| Norton South | 1,548 | 172.7 | +31% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +70% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Billingham Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (176).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 176 |
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Police Station | 41 |
| On or near Berkeley Close | 35 |
| On or near Surrey Terrace | 33 |
| On or near Cheviot Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Clee Terrace | 30 |
| On or near Ochil Terrace | 29 |
| On or near Tintern Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Rothbury Street | 23 |
Of the 904 crimes in Billingham Central with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 193 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 366 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 323 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Billingham Central has an estimated population of 8,323 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), more households without a car (30%, against 23%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billingham Central average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Billingham Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Billingham Central a safe place to live?
Billingham Central recorded 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 642nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Billingham Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 380 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (193).
Is crime in Billingham Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billingham Central was down 3% on the year before: 1,097 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,129 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billingham Central?
About 8,323 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billingham Central?
Billingham Central is policed by Cleveland.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.