Billinge Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Billinge’s December 2024 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 66.2% below the UK average of 7.1, highlighting a consistently safer environment than the national picture. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.9% of total incidents — a rate of 1.0 per 1,000, 61% below the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime followed at 21.4%, though it exceeded the UK average by 25%, suggesting a localised challenge in this area. Anti-social behaviour made up 14.3% of incidents, with its rate 68% below the UK average, reflecting broader community safety trends. December’s seasonal context — including Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes over holidays — likely contributed to the crime profile. The lower rates of violent crime compared to the UK may be influenced by Billinge’s character as a smaller built-up area within St. Helens, where community cohesion and policing presence could mitigate some risks. However, the surge in vehicle crime during the month points to specific vulnerabilities, linked to increased vehicle movement during festive periods or targeted thefts in retail areas. These patterns underscore the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention, balancing the area’s relative safety with targeted interventions for emerging issues.

December 2024 saw a stark increase in vehicle crime, rising by 200% to three incidents — a significant jump from one in November. This surge may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased car usage during festive shopping or vehicle-related thefts linked to holiday travel. Conversely, public order offences and burglary each fell by 50%, possibly due to reduced foot traffic during the Christmas period or heightened community vigilance. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 40%, aligning with the UK average for this category but remaining lower nationally. Vehicle crime, however, exceeded the UK average by 25%, indicating a specific vulnerability in this area. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime underscores the need for heightened awareness around car security during peak shopping periods. The overall mix of crimes also shifted, with property crime (vehicle crime) now accounting for 21.4% of total incidents — a notable increase from previous months.

Billinge's December 2024 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 30.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.4. This decline continues a trend of reduced crime, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 reported crimes per day in December, reflecting a low baseline of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 422 residents, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents within the built-up area. With a population of 5,904, this monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low risk residents face compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Billinge’s crime profile is markedly different from national trends, with violent crime and property crime rates consistently below UK averages. These figures suggest a community where crime is not a frequent concern, though localised spikes in specific categories, such as vehicle crime, warrant attention.