Crime in Billingham West & Wolviston: statistics, rates and trends
272 crimes were recorded in Billingham West & Wolviston in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Billingham West & Wolviston
- Questions about crime in Billingham West & Wolviston
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (72), violence and sexual offences (61) and burglary (30) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,358th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Billingham West & Wolviston | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 272 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.6 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 4,083 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Billingham West & Wolviston peaked in the year to August 2023 (289 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (190). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 272 | 66.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 217 | 53.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 228 | 55.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 289 | 70.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 190 | 46.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 191 | 46.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 202 | 49.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 270 | 66.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 237 | 58.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Billingham West & Wolviston recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate) and burglary (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (55% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 23 to 72 and anti-social behaviour rose from 22 to 28, while violence and sexual offences fell from 90 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 72 | 17.6 | 8.5 | +213% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 14.9 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Burglary | 30 | 7.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Other theft | 21 | 5.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 4.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Billingham West & Wolviston; 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 West & Wolviston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Central | 1,097 | 131.8 | +98% |
| Billingham North | 552 | 70.3 | +6% |
| Billingham East | 991 | 139.9 | +110% |
| Billingham South | 921 | 129.4 | +94% |
| Norton North | 205 | 32.8 | -51% |
| Norton Central | 844 | 134.3 | +102% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +237% |
| Northern Parishes | 475 | 55.9 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in Billingham West & Wolviston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Rudston Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Barkston Close | 13 |
| On or near Belmont Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Knapton Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Monkseaton Drive | 8 |
| On or near Murton Grove | 7 |
| On or near Wolviston Road | 7 |
| On or near Marton Drive | 6 |
Of the 244 crimes in Billingham West & Wolviston with a recorded outcome, 60% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 147 | 60.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 24.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 4.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Billingham West & Wolviston has an estimated population of 4,083 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), more retired residents (42%, against 22%) and less social housing (2.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Billingham West & Wolviston average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Billingham West & Wolviston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 42.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Billingham West & Wolviston a safe place to live?
Billingham West & Wolviston recorded 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,358th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Billingham West & Wolviston?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (61).
Is crime in Billingham West & Wolviston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Billingham West & Wolviston was up 25% on the year before: 272 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 217 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Billingham West & Wolviston?
About 4,083 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Billingham West & Wolviston?
Billingham West & Wolviston 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.