Billinge Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Billinge's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 62.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safest in the country, with the most significant contribution to the crime total coming from violence and sexual offences (57.9% of all crimes). The seasonal context of June—as the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may influence patterns. The area's relatively low crime rate could be consistent with its character as a built-up area within St. Helens, where community-focused policing and local engagement initiatives may contribute to sustained safety outcomes. Anti-social behaviour (15.8% of total crimes) and other categories such as criminal damage and arson also feature prominently. The balance between property and violent crimes is skewed heavily towards the latter, with violent crimes accounting for 57.9% of the total. This contrasts with the national profile, where property crimes typically make up a larger share. The low overall rate, despite the prominence of violent crime, suggests effective local measures are likely in place to manage risk factors. The month's context—marking the beginning of the summer season—may see increased activity in public spaces, yet any significant correlation with the observed crime types. This combination of factors illustrates an area where crime is both present and well-managed, with targeted efforts addressing the most common concerns.

June 2023 marked a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and other crime compared to May. These rises, though significant in percentage terms, remain below UK averages for all three categories. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, occurred at 1.9 per 1,000 residents—35% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This suggests that while local violent crime is rising from May, it remains lower than national trends. Anti-social behaviour, now at 0.5 per 1,000, is 66% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. A resident would find the 57.9% share of violence and sexual offences in total crimes particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a persistent focus for local policing efforts. Other crime.2 per 1,000 in Billinge, is 33% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000—a small but statistically significant deviation.

Billinge's crime rate in June 2023 rose 58.6% compared to May, moving from 2.0 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area's overall rate remains 62.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 19 total crimes were reported across 30 days, equating to roughly 1 crime per day—well below the average for similar-sized urban areas. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 311 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. This monthly aggregate suggests that while crime has increased from the previous month, the scale remains relatively low when compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents are not frequently encountering crime, with the rate translating to a 0.32% chance of any individual being directly affected by a crime in June. This context is crucial for residents assessing local safety, as it shows the increase is modest in absolute terms despite the percentage rise.