Crime in Billingham West & Wolviston: statistics, rates and trends
260 crimes were recorded in Billingham West & Wolviston in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Billingham West & Wolviston at a glance
- Crime trends in Billingham West & Wolviston
- Types of crime in Billingham West & Wolviston
- Billingham West & Wolviston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Billingham West & Wolviston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Billingham West & Wolviston
- Population and deprivation in Billingham West & Wolviston
- Questions about crime in Billingham West & Wolviston
- About this data
260 crimes were recorded in Billingham West & Wolviston in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 68 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Billingham West & Wolviston has the 2,473rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Billingham West & Wolviston | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 260 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.7 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 4,083 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Billingham West & Wolviston was highest in the year to July 2023 (276 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (189). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 260 | 63.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 228 | 55.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 230 | 56.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 276 | 67.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 189 | 46.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 198 | 48.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 201 | 49.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 268 | 65.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 238 | 58.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Billingham West & Wolviston 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 shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+209%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 68 | 16.7 | 2.01 | +209% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 14.2 | 0.41 | -36% |
| Burglary | 30 | 7.3 | 2.08 | +173% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 6.6 | 0.43 | +12% |
| Other theft | 19 | 4.7 | 0.73 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 4.2 | 0.85 | -6% |
| Public order | 14 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -20% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.7 | 0.81 | -30% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
Shoplifting in Billingham West & Wolviston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 209% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Billingham West & Wolviston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Billingham West & Wolviston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 30 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 up 173% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Billingham West & Wolviston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Billingham West & Wolviston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Billingham West & Wolviston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Billingham West & Wolviston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Billingham West & Wolviston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Billingham West & Wolviston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Billingham West & Wolviston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Billingham West & Wolviston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Billingham West & Wolviston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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.
Possession of weapons in Billingham West & Wolviston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Billingham West & Wolviston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, 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 West & Wolviston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Billingham West & Wolviston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Billingham West & Wolviston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Central | 1,108 | 133.1 | +109% |
| Billingham North | 546 | 69.6 | +9% |
| Billingham East | 1,020 | 144.0 | +126% |
| Billingham South | 954 | 134.0 | +110% |
| Norton North | 197 | 31.5 | -51% |
| Norton Central | 831 | 132.3 | +108% |
| Roseworth | 1,881 | 225.1 | +254% |
| Northern Parishes | 451 | 53.1 | -17% |
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 West & Wolviston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Rudston Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Barkston Close | 14 |
| On or near Belmont Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Knapton Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Murton Grove | 8 |
| On or near Monkseaton Drive | 7 |
| On or near Wolviston Road | 7 |
| On or near Marton Drive | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billingham West & Wolviston 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 54.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.5% |
| Under investigation | 6 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Billingham West & Wolviston has an estimated population of 4,083. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billingham West & Wolviston sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Billingham West & Wolviston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 48.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.3% |
| Social rented homes | 2.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Billingham West & Wolviston a safe place to live?
Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 West & Wolviston?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (58).
Is crime in Billingham West & Wolviston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billingham West & Wolviston was up 14% on the year before: 260 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 228 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Billingham West & Wolviston?
Billingham West & Wolviston 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 West & Wolviston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.