Crime Rate in Billingham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billingham South

The total recorded crimes in Billingham South, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billingham South crime rate of 6.92 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 South, encompassing approximately 9,390 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Billingham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stockton Street with total crimes: 7
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Rydal Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Billingham South?

To understand the safety of Billingham South, we need to analyze Billingham South 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 South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 816 crimes compared to 1093.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Billingham South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Billingham South had fewer crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 853 crimes compared to 1,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Billingham South recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Billingham South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Billingham South has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 6.92 ranking 14th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Billingham South crimes were 816. The crime rate of Billingham South in 2024 was 86.90 (year) or 7.24 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billingham South were around 853 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.84 (year) or 7.57 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billingham South)CrimesRank (Billingham South)CrimesRank (Billingham South)
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
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202519
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 202411
August 202413
July 20246
June 202450
May 202411

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 202412
November 20249
October 20244
September 202410
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202519
March 202522
February 202515
January 202514
December 202420
November 202417
October 202417
September 202410
August 202418
July 202414
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
May 20242

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 202418

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Billingham South in May 2025

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

1. Stockton Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Rydal Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Weardale Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brunner Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Crescent Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Bedale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Marlborough Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Roscoe Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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