Crime in Billingham South: statistics, rates and trends
921 crimes were recorded in Billingham South in the 12 months to August 2026, 129.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Billingham South at a glance
- Crime trends in Billingham South
- Types of crime in Billingham South
- Billingham South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Billingham South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billingham South
- Demographics of Billingham South
- Questions about crime in Billingham South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (331), criminal damage and arson (119) and anti-social behaviour (104) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 691st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Billingham South | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 921 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.4 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 7,119 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Billingham South of any year here (921 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 921 | 129.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 971 | 136.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,045 | 146.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,345 | 188.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,155 | 162.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,092 | 153.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,147 | 161.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 943 | 132.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 925 | 129.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
Compared with England and Wales, Billingham South recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.5 times the national rate), other crime (86% above the national rate) and burglary (86% above the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 41 to 63 and shoplifting rose from 42 to 62, while anti-social behaviour fell from 193 to 104 and burglary fell from 70 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 331 | 46.5 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 16.7 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 14.6 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Other theft | 76 | 10.7 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Public order | 63 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +54% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 8.7 | 8.5 | +48% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 7.7 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Burglary | 47 | 6.6 | 3.6 | -33% |
| Other crime | 28 | 3.9 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 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 South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Central | 1,097 | 131.8 | +2% |
| Norton Central | 844 | 134.3 | +4% |
| Billingham West & Wolviston | 272 | 66.6 | -49% |
| Norton South | 1,548 | 172.7 | +34% |
| Billingham East | 991 | 139.9 | +8% |
| Norton North | 205 | 32.8 | -75% |
| Billingham North | 552 | 70.3 | -46% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Billingham South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
| On or near Stockton Street | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Crescent Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Limetrees Close | 28 |
| On or near Roscoe Road | 24 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Brunner Road | 21 |
| On or near Monksfield | 20 |
| On or near Windermere Avenue | 20 |
Of the 817 crimes in Billingham South with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 104 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 347 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 323 | 39.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Billingham South has an estimated population of 7,119 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billingham South average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Billingham South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Billingham South a safe place to live?
Billingham South recorded 129.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 691st 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 331 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (119).
Is crime in Billingham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billingham South was down 5% on the year before: 921 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 971 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billingham South?
About 7,119 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billingham South?
Billingham South 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.