Billinge Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Billinge in January 2025 reveals a striking dominance of violent crimes over property-related incidents, a pattern that diverges from the UK average. With 13 out of 20 total crimes classified as violence and sexual offences, the area’s crime mix leans heavily toward interpersonal violence—a trend that may be influenced by the built-up nature of the area within St Helens and the relatively small population. This category accounts for 65% of all incidents, far exceeding the proportion of property crimes (10%) and other categories. The overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, 52.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, underscores the area’s comparative safety, though the surge in violent offences raises questions about local factors. Seasonal context suggests that the post-holiday period, combined with shorter daylight hours and reduced retail footfall, may have contributed to the shift in crime types. While property crimes remain sparse—only two incidents were recorded, including burglary and other theft—this scarcity is consistent with the area’s low overall rate. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, but Billinge’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 12% below that, indicating a nuanced interplay between local conditions and national trends. This data invites further exploration into how the built environment, population density, and seasonal rhythms shape the crime profile in this part of Merseyside.

The crime mix in January 2025 reveals a stark contrast to typical patterns, with violence and sexual offences surging by 116.7% to 13 incidents—compared to 6 in December 2024. This jump, while significant, still places the category 12% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Simultaneously, drug-related crimes rose from zero to three, a 100% increase, and other theft cases also doubled from zero to one. These spikes in violent and drug-related incidents suggest a shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as post-holiday social patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour remained well below the UK average, with just two incidents reported—69% fewer than the national rate. This divergence highlights the area’s unique profile, where violent crime dominates but property crime remains sparse. For residents, the 13 violent incidents alone represent a notable portion of the total 20 crimes recorded, illustrating the need for targeted community engagement strategies in this category.

Billinge’s January 2025 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 43.0% increase from the previous month’s 2.4 per 1,000. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 5,904, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for every 295 residents—a statistic that may resonate more clearly with residents than the abstract rate alone. This monthly aggregate highlights that, despite the 43% increase, the overall volume of crime remains exceptionally low by UK standards, particularly when contrasted with the national average of 7.1 per 1,000. The combination of a small population and sparse incident numbers means that even a 43% rise does not equate to a dramatic change in daily life for most residents, though it warrants attention for local authorities.