Crime in Billingham East: statistics, rates and trends
1,020 crimes were recorded in Billingham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Billingham East
- Questions about crime in Billingham East
- About this data
1,020 crimes were recorded in Billingham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 344 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Billingham East has the 490th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Billingham East | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,020 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.0 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 7,084 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Billingham East was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,324 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (959). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,020 | 144.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 959 | 135.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,091 | 154.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,307 | 184.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,234 | 174.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,084 | 153.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,152 | 162.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,324 | 186.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,138 | 160.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 113 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Billingham East 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 (+73%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in other crime (-20%) and drugs (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 344 | 48.6 | 1.42 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 22.9 | 1.49 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 130 | 18.4 | 2.71 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 13.7 | 1.65 | +73% |
| Other theft | 67 | 9.5 | 1.48 | +29% |
| Public order | 55 | 7.8 | 1.17 | +0% |
| Burglary | 46 | 6.5 | 1.84 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 5.6 | 1.15 | +14% |
| Other crime | 32 | 4.5 | 2.14 | -20% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.5 | 0.78 | -14% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.7 | 1.25 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.45 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.0 | 1.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Billingham East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billingham East recorded 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.6 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 East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billingham East recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Billingham East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billingham East recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Billingham East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billingham East recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Billingham East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billingham East recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Billingham East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billingham East recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Billingham East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billingham East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Billingham East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billingham East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Billingham East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billingham East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Billingham East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billingham East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Billingham East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billingham East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Billingham East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Billingham East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Billingham East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Billingham East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Billingham East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Billingham East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billingham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham North | 546 | 69.6 | -52% |
| Billingham Central | 1,108 | 133.1 | -8% |
| Billingham West & Wolviston | 260 | 63.7 | -56% |
| Billingham South | 954 | 134.0 | -7% |
| Norton North | 197 | 31.5 | -78% |
| Norton Central | 831 | 132.3 | -8% |
| Norton South | 1,511 | 168.6 | +17% |
| Roseworth | 1,881 | 225.1 | +56% |
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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 133 |
| On or near Low Grange Avenue | 79 |
| On or near Flodden Way | 40 |
| On or near Coleshill Close | 36 |
| On or near Knole Road | 36 |
| On or near Windlestone Road | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Waldridge Grove | 30 |
| On or near Halidon Way | 28 |
| On or near Redworth Road | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billingham East 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 | 359 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 282 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 162 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Billingham East has an estimated population of 7,084. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billingham East sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Billingham East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.6% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.4% |
Is Billingham East a safe place to live?
Billingham East recorded 144.0 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 East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (162).
Is crime in Billingham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billingham East was up 6% on the year before: 1,020 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 959 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Billingham East?
Billingham East 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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.