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 May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billingham Central crime rate of 4.88 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Billingham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Berkeley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Billingham Central has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billingham Central)CrimesRank (Billingham Central)CrimesRank (Billingham Central)
Stockton Town Centre351 14,496 13,042 1
Mandale and Victoria262 22,834 22,681 2
Parkfield and Oxbridge166 31,931 32,003 3
Norton South117 51,713 41,654 4
Newtown136 41,619 51,525 5
Billingham East92 91,435 61,465 7
Roseworth114 61,389 71,239 9
Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree98 71,173 101,191 10
Stainsby Hill97 81,035 121,279 8
Hardwick and Salters Lane77 131,236 91,057 12
Yarm91 10831 13782 16
Norton North85 121,054 111,136 11
Ingleby Barwick East59 17772 15904 13
Village64 15728 16882 14
Billingham South65 14816 14853 15
Hartburn59 16639 17552 19
Eaglescliffe32 22580 19666 17
Billingham North51 18597 18654 18
Fairfield48 19456 21456 22
Ingleby Barwick West32 21535 20538 20
Grangefield45 20451 22517 21
Northern Parishes16 25186 26268 23
Billingham West17 24240 23259 24
Norton West22 23191 25240 25
Western Parishes16 26221 24229 26

Billingham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (80 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20244
July 20248
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202524
March 202533
February 202523
January 202532
December 202431
November 202442
October 202427
September 202446
August 202440
July 202436
June 202446
May 202430

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202515
March 202514
February 202516
January 202511
December 202410
November 202430
October 202426
September 202417
August 202419
July 202426
June 202480
May 202438

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
November 20241
October 20246
September 202415
August 20245
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Berkeley Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Verbena Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Tintern Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tamworth Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Dunster Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Bedford Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Cheviot Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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