Billinge Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Billinge, a built-up area within St. Helens, recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, placing it 49.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, though modest, reflects a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.2% of total incidents (7 cases), a rate 58% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be attributed to the area's character as a largely residential and semi-industrial community, where social services and community policing efforts likely contribute to lower levels of violent crime. Public order offences, however, emerged as a notable concern, comprising 20.8% of reported crimes (5 cases) at a rate 55% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the longer evenings in May, which can lead to increased outdoor socialising and alcohol consumption in local pubs and public spaces. The area's relatively low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour rate (0.5 per 1,000), both below UK averages, further illustrate the unique crime profile of Billinge. These patterns suggest that while the area benefits from strong community ties and effective local governance, targeted interventions may be required to address the surge in public order and 'other crime' incidents. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays and extended daylight hours—likely plays a role in these trends, as does the area's proximity to St. Helens' broader urban infrastructure, which may influence both crime prevention and public safety initiatives.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from zero to four reports. This category, which includes unclassified or emerging forms of criminal activity, was 337% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Concurrently, public order offences surged by 100%, reaching five reports, a rate 55% higher than the UK average. These spikes suggest a shift in the crime mix, with non-violent but disruptive incidents becoming more prominent. Anti-social behaviour fell by 40% to three reports, a decrease that may reflect improved community engagement or seasonal factors such as the longer evenings typical of May. The increase in 'other crime' and public order offences contrasts with the stable rate of burglary, which rose from one to two incidents, but remains close to the UK average. These patterns offer residents actionable insights, such as heightened vigilance during public events or the need for clearer categorisation of unclassified crimes.

Billinge's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 60.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This shift, though significant, remains well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in May, a figure that reflects the local scale of incidents rather than a broad national context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 246 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 5,904, this monthly exposure underscores the area's position as a low-crime community, despite the notable rise in specific crime types. The increase in overall crime rate contrasts with the area's historical trend, suggesting potential seasonal or situational factors influencing local dynamics.