Crime in Billingham North: statistics, rates and trends

546 crimes were recorded in Billingham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 150 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Billingham North has the 2,240th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Billingham North was highest in the year to July 2023 (633 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (450). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Billingham North 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 other crime.

The largest increases were in burglary (+38%) and anti-social behaviour (+28%). The largest falls were in public order (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Billingham North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billingham North recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Billingham North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billingham North recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Billingham North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billingham North recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Billingham North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billingham North recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Billingham North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billingham North recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Billingham North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billingham North recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Billingham North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billingham North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Billingham North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billingham North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Billingham North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billingham North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 229% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Billingham North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billingham North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Billingham North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billingham North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Billingham North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Billingham North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Billingham North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Billingham North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Billingham North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Billingham North.

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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billingham North 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.

Billingham North has an estimated population of 7,850. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billingham North sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.