Crime in Billingham South: statistics, rates and trends

954 crimes were recorded in Billingham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 345 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Billingham South has the 604th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Billingham South was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,337 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (923). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 South 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, criminal damage and arson, other theft.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+44%) and public order (+42%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-38%) and burglary (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Billingham South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billingham South recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Billingham South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billingham South recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Billingham South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billingham South recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Billingham South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billingham South recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Billingham South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billingham South recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Billingham South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billingham South recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Billingham South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billingham South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Billingham South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billingham South recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Billingham South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billingham South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Billingham South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billingham South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Billingham South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billingham South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Billingham South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Billingham South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Billingham South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Billingham South 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Billingham South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Billingham South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billingham South 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 South has an estimated population of 7,119. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billingham South sits in decile 2.9, more 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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