Crime Rate in Billingham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billingham Central

The total recorded crimes in Billingham Central, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in July 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billingham Central crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Billingham Central, encompassing approximately 18,431 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Billingham Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Braid Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Mendip Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Billingham Central?

To understand the safety of Billingham Central, we need to analyze Billingham Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stockton-on-Tees:

    • In 2024, Billingham Central reported a higher crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,264 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Billingham Central witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Billingham Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,492 crimes compared to 1,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Billingham Central witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Billingham Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Billingham Central has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 5.48 ranking 8th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Billingham Central crimes were 1,264. The crime rate of Billingham Central in 2024 was 68.58 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billingham Central were around 1,492 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.95 (year) or 6.75 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billingham Central)CrimesRank (Billingham Central)CrimesRank (Billingham Central)
Stockton Town Centre411 14,496 13,042 1
Mandale and Victoria269 22,834 22,681 2
Parkfield and Oxbridge168 31,931 32,003 3
Norton South131 61,713 41,654 4
Billingham East156 41,435 61,465 7
Newtown155 51,619 51,525 5
Roseworth101 71,389 71,239 9
Stainsby Hill85 101,035 121,279 8
Hardwick and Salters Lane99 91,236 91,057 12
Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree81 111,173 101,191 10
Norton North73 131,054 111,136 11
Yarm80 12831 13782 16
Ingleby Barwick East70 14772 15904 13
Village67 15728 16882 14
Billingham South51 17816 14853 15
Hartburn66 16639 17552 19
Eaglescliffe51 18580 19666 17
Billingham North44 20597 18654 18
Ingleby Barwick West45 19535 20538 20
Grangefield35 22451 22517 21
Fairfield41 21456 21456 22
Northern Parishes24 25186 26268 23
Billingham West31 23240 23259 24
Western Parishes24 24221 24229 26
Norton West15 26191 25240 25

Billingham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202514
May 20252
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202534
May 202529
April 202524
March 202533
February 202523
January 202532
December 202431
November 202442
October 202427
September 202446
August 202440

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202528
April 202515
March 202514
February 202516
January 202511
December 202410
November 202430
October 202426
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 202510
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
November 20241
October 20246
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Billingham Central in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Billingham Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Braid Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mendip Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dunster Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Malvern Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Lennox Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Farleigh Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Queensway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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