Crime in Billingham East: statistics, rates and trends
991 crimes were recorded in Billingham East in the 12 months to August 2026, 139.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Billingham East at a glance
- Crime trends in Billingham East
- Types of crime in Billingham East
- Billingham East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Billingham East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billingham East
- Demographics of Billingham East
- Questions about crime in Billingham East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (348), anti-social behaviour (149) and criminal damage and arson (113) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 533rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Billingham East | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 991 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.9 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 7,084 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Billingham East peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,321 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (988). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 991 | 139.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 988 | 139.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,079 | 152.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,297 | 183.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,253 | 176.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,080 | 152.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,140 | 160.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,321 | 186.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,167 | 164.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Billingham East recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.4 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and burglary (83% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 57 to 96 and burglary rose from 37 to 46, while criminal damage and arson fell from 138 to 113.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 348 | 49.1 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 21.0 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 16.0 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 13.6 | 8.5 | +68% |
| Other theft | 59 | 8.3 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 57 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 46 | 6.5 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other crime | 32 | 4.5 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Billingham East; 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 East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham North | 552 | 70.3 | -50% |
| Billingham Central | 1,097 | 131.8 | -6% |
| Billingham West & Wolviston | 272 | 66.6 | -52% |
| Billingham South | 921 | 129.4 | -8% |
| Norton North | 205 | 32.8 | -77% |
| Norton Central | 844 | 134.3 | -4% |
| Norton South | 1,548 | 172.7 | +23% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +60% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Billingham East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (132).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 132 |
| On or near Low Grange Avenue | 81 |
| On or near Flodden Way | 40 |
| On or near Coleshill Close | 36 |
| On or near Knole Road | 35 |
| On or near Windlestone Road | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Waldridge Grove | 30 |
| On or near Redworth Road | 26 |
| On or near Lansdown Way | 24 |
Of the 842 crimes in Billingham East with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 149 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 355 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Billingham East has an estimated population of 7,084 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%), more social housing (24%, against 17%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billingham East average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Billingham East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Billingham East a safe place to live?
Billingham East recorded 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 533rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Billingham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 348 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Billingham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billingham East was almost unchanged on the year before: 991 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 988 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billingham East?
About 7,084 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billingham East?
Billingham East 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.