Crime in Billingham North: statistics, rates and trends
552 crimes were recorded in Billingham North in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Billingham North at a glance
- Crime trends in Billingham North
- Types of crime in Billingham North
- Billingham North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Billingham North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billingham North
- Demographics of Billingham North
- Questions about crime in Billingham North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (153), anti-social behaviour (117) and other theft (54) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,214th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Billingham North | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 552 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.3 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 7,850 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Billingham North peaked in the year to August 2023 (648 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (443). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 552 | 70.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 478 | 60.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 501 | 63.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 648 | 82.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 511 | 65.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 459 | 58.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 511 | 65.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 443 | 56.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 450 | 57.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
Compared with England and Wales, Billingham North recorded notably more other crime (39% above the national rate), and notably less public order (62% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 88 to 117 and burglary rose from 25 to 32, while public order fell from 29 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 19.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 14.9 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Other theft | 54 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 6.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Burglary | 32 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Billingham North; the highest is Norton South (172.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees (32.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billingham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham East | 991 | 139.9 | +99% |
| Billingham Central | 1,097 | 131.8 | +87% |
| Billingham West & Wolviston | 272 | 66.6 | -5% |
| Billingham South | 921 | 129.4 | +84% |
| Norton North | 205 | 32.8 | -53% |
| Norton Central | 844 | 134.3 | +91% |
| Norton South | 1,548 | 172.7 | +146% |
| Northern Parishes | 475 | 55.9 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Billingham North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Vincent Road” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Vincent Road | 64 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Casson Way | 32 |
| On or near Quebec Grove | 18 |
| On or near Speeton Close | 18 |
| On or near Coal Lane | 17 |
| On or near Axbridge Court | 16 |
| On or near Tunstall Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Pennington Close | 12 |
| On or near The Poplars | 11 |
Of the 435 crimes in Billingham North with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 117 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 178 | 40.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Billingham North has an estimated population of 7,850 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billingham North average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Billingham North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Billingham North a safe place to live?
Billingham North recorded 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,214th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Billingham North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Billingham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billingham North was up 15% on the year before: 552 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 478 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billingham North?
About 7,850 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billingham North?
Billingham North 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.