Crime Rate in Billingham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billingham East

The total recorded crimes in Billingham East, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billingham East crime rate of 6.58 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 East, encompassing approximately 13,990 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Billingham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coleshill Close with total crimes: 10
  • Low Grange Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Billingham East?

To understand the safety of Billingham East, we need to analyze Billingham East 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 East reported a higher crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,435 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Billingham East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Billingham East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,465 crimes compared to 1,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Billingham East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Billingham East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Billingham East has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 6.58 ranking 9th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Billingham East crimes were 1,435. The crime rate of Billingham East in 2024 was 102.57 (year) or 8.55 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billingham East were around 1,465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.71 (year) or 8.73 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billingham East)CrimesRank (Billingham East)CrimesRank (Billingham East)
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 Central90 111,264 81,492 6
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202539
March 202540
February 202529
January 202534
December 202439
November 202437
October 202428
September 202443
August 202436
July 202443
June 202466
May 202447

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202516
March 202521
February 20256
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 202423
September 202412
August 202417
July 202418
June 202458
May 202422

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 202520
December 202413
November 202421
October 202410
September 202416
August 202420
July 202414
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
August 202416
July 202418
June 202444
May 20247

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202424
May 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Billingham East in May 2025

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

1. Coleshill Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Low Grange Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Waldridge Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coxhoe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Gilside Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beamish Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Laburnum Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Flodden Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sedgemoor Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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