Billinge Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Billinge’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 64.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent trend of low criminal activity in the area, though the breakdown of offences reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.9% of total crimes, followed by Other theft (14.3%) and Anti-social behaviour (14.3%). These rates are significantly below national averages, with Violence and sexual offences 57% below the UK benchmark. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate. However, the presence of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour suggests that localised factors, such as the built-up nature of the area, may influence specific crime types. The UK average for Violence and sexual offences is 2.4 per 1,000, compared to Billinge’s 1.0 per 1,000, indicating a strong divergence in violent crime trends. This contrast may be attributed to Billinge’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community within St. Helens, where social cohesion and community policing efforts could mitigate violent incidents. The low crime rate, combined with the seasonal context, suggests that February’s figures are consistent with broader patterns observed in similar built-up areas during the winter months.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in Other theft, Public order, and Other crime, each surging by 100% compared to January. This contrasts with a 53.8% decrease in Violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 13 to 6 incidents. While the overall crime rate remains far below the UK average, specific categories show divergent trends: Robbery and Drugs both exceeded national averages, with Robbery at 150% above the UK rate. Conversely, Violence and sexual offences in Billinge are 57% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s lower population density and reduced nightlife activity. These fluctuations highlight the need for localized analysis, as national averages can obscure regional variations in crime patterns.

February 2025 saw a 30.1% decrease in Billinge’s crime rate compared to January, falling from 3.4 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This aligns with the winter season’s typical pattern of reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in local areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a near-absent presence of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 422 residents, a figure significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that Billinge’s residents face a markedly reduced risk of encountering crime compared to the national context. The drop in overall crime rate may partly explain the reduction in violent offences, though the seasonal lull in outdoor activity likely plays a role in suppressing broader criminal trends.