Crime in Billingham Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,108 crimes were recorded in Billingham Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Billingham Central
- Questions about crime in Billingham Central
- About this data
1,108 crimes were recorded in Billingham Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 373 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Billingham Central has the 622nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Billingham Central | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,108 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.1 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 8,323 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Billingham Central was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,636 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,108). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 1,108 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,113 | 133.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,236 | 148.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,636 | 196.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,271 | 152.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,353 | 162.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,539 | 184.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,614 | 193.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,587 | 190.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 119 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Billingham Central 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+42%) and other theft (+38%). The largest falls were in other crime (-33%) and drugs (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 373 | 44.8 | 1.31 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 23.1 | 1.50 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 13.7 | 2.02 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 10.6 | 1.28 | +42% |
| Public order | 68 | 8.2 | 1.23 | -12% |
| Burglary | 62 | 7.4 | 2.11 | +0% |
| Other theft | 55 | 6.6 | 1.03 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 6.2 | 1.27 | +8% |
| Other crime | 28 | 3.4 | 1.59 | -33% |
| Drugs | 25 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -26% |
| Robbery | 18 | 2.2 | 1.60 | +157% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 2.0 | 2.48 | +55% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.24 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 0.43 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Billingham Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billingham Central recorded 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Billingham Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billingham Central recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Billingham Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billingham Central recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Billingham Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billingham Central recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Billingham Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billingham Central recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Billingham Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billingham Central recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Billingham Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billingham Central recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Billingham Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billingham Central recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Billingham Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billingham Central recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Billingham Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billingham Central recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Billingham Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billingham Central recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Billingham Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Billingham Central recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Billingham Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Billingham Central recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Billingham Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Billingham Central recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Billingham Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Billingham Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billingham Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham West & Wolviston | 260 | 63.7 | -52% |
| Billingham South | 954 | 134.0 | +1% |
| Billingham East | 1,020 | 144.0 | +8% |
| Billingham North | 546 | 69.6 | -48% |
| Norton North | 197 | 31.5 | -76% |
| Norton Central | 831 | 132.3 | -1% |
| Norton South | 1,511 | 168.6 | +27% |
| Roseworth | 1,881 | 225.1 | +69% |
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 Billingham Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 161 |
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Police Station | 44 |
| On or near Berkeley Close | 34 |
| On or near Surrey Terrace | 33 |
| On or near Tintern Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Clee Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Ochil Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Cheviot Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Braid Crescent | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billingham Central 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 | 367 | 33.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 334 | 30.1% |
| Not recorded | 192 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Billingham Central has an estimated population of 8,323. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billingham Central sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Billingham Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
Is Billingham Central a safe place to live?
Billingham Central recorded 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Billingham Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Billingham Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billingham Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,108 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,113 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Billingham Central?
Billingham Central is policed by Cleveland. 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 Billingham Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.