Billinge Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Billinge's December 2023 crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents stands 76.4% below the UK average of 7.2, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. This built-up area within St. Helens recorded only 10 total crimes for its population of 5,904 residents, with violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) comprising 50% of all reported crimes. The data shows a marked seasonal shift, with December's dark evenings and holiday-related activity likely contributing to the prominence of violence and sexual offences. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, Billinge's rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 81% below, suggesting a combination of local policing efforts and community dynamics that appear to suppress such crimes. The low crime rate may also reflect the area's smaller scale and possibly lower levels of transient populations compared to larger urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, another significant category, was 68% below the UK average, though its relatively low frequency (2 incidents) raises questions about whether underreporting or local norms play a role. The absence of major property crimes, with only 2 burglaries reported, contrasts with the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, though Billinge's figure is still 14% below the national rate. This suggests that while property crime is not a major concern, the area's unique characteristics—including community cohesion or effective local crime prevention strategies—may contribute to this pattern. The seasonal context of December, with its Christmas shopping peak and party season, may have influenced the types of crimes recorded, though the overall low volume remains notable.

December 2023 saw a 66.7% decrease in burglaries compared to November, falling from 6 to 2 incidents. This decline aligns with the UK average for burglary, which remains at 0.3 per 1,000. Public order offences also dropped by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, though this category is 58% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences, however, fell by 62.5% month-on-month, from 8 to 3 incidents, despite being 81% below the UK average. The most striking change was the 100% increase in drugs-related crimes, with 1 incident reported in December compared to 0 in November. This rise, while small in absolute terms, may signal shifting local patterns or increased police visibility. The breakdown shows a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (5 incidents) now comprising 50% of all reported crimes, compared to 62.5% in November. This suggests a greater emphasis on violent and public order crimes during the month, possibly linked to the seasonal context of December. For residents, the 66.7% drop in burglaries is a concrete indicator of improved security, though the 100% increase in drugs-related crimes highlights an area warranting further attention.

Billinge's December 2023 crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents represents a 63% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000, reflecting a significant downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear unusually low but aligns with the overall monthly statistics. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 590 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national standards. This figure is particularly notable given the UK's overall average of 7.2 per 1,000, which would equate to roughly one crime for every 139 residents in Billinge. The stark contrast suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, effective policing, or the area's smaller scale—are likely contributing to this disparity. While the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 0.9 per 1,000, Billinge's rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 68% below, indicating a possible cultural or environmental difference that reduces such incidents. However, the 100% increase in drugs-related crimes in December highlights a potential vulnerability that could be exacerbated by seasonal factors like increased socialising during the holiday period. The comparison to the previous month underscores the volatility of crime statistics, with a 63% drop in the overall rate but a 100% rise in one specific category, illustrating the complexity of interpreting local crime trends.