Crime in Billinge: statistics, rates and trends

219 crimes were recorded in Billinge in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 95 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Billinge has the 1,339th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Billinge was highest in the year to July 2020 (398 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (219). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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 Billinge 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. The largest increases were in public order (+40%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-50%).

Violence and sexual offences in Billinge

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Billinge recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Billinge

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Billinge recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Billinge

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Billinge recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Billinge

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Billinge recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Billinge

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Billinge recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Billinge

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Billinge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Billinge

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Billinge recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Billinge

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Billinge recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Billinge

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Billinge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Billinge

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Billinge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Billinge

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Billinge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

1 areas within Billinge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Billinge & Seneley Green had the highest rate (37.2 per 1,000) and Billinge & Seneley Green the lowest (37.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Billinge over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Billinge 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.

Billinge has an estimated population of 5,946. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Billinge sits in decile 6.8, less 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 Billinge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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