Billinge Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 presented a mixed picture of crime trends in Billinge, a built-up area within St. Helens. The overall crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents placed the area 56.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national profile. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.6% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson at 15.8%. These figures, while concerning, remain 61% and 6% below UK averages respectively, suggesting a combination of effective local policing and the area’s relatively small population. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced the crime profile, with increased visibility of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the data also highlights a potential shift in crime dynamics, as drug-related crimes surged by 100% month-on-month, a trend that could be linked to heightened social activity during the month. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific areas. Meanwhile, the decline in burglary and vehicle crime—each down 50%—may reflect seasonal patterns, with fewer opportunities for such crimes in the colder months or improved community vigilance. The overall low crime rate, despite the increases in certain categories, reinforces Billinge’s status as a relatively safe area, though the fluctuations in specific crime types warrant closer attention. The interplay between local factors, such as the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to St. Helens’ urban core, and national trends provides a nuanced understanding of the crime profile. As November transitions into December, the impact of seasonal events and weather on crime patterns will likely become more pronounced, offering further insights into the area’s evolving security profile.

November 2025 marked a sharp rise in drug-related crimes, which doubled from zero to two incidents, a 100% increase. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with the 50% declines in burglary and vehicle crime, both of which fell from two to one incident. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 6 per 1,000 residents, remains 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also doubled, raising questions about the impact of seasonal factors like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, which could contribute to increased social interactions and minor disputes. Residents may find the drop in burglary and vehicle crime reassuring, as these categories fell to their lowest levels since at least the previous month, indicating improved security measures or seasonal lulls in property-related crime.

November 2025 saw an 11.8% increase in Billinge’s crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 2.9 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This shift positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with a crime rate 56.2% below the national average. Daily crime statistics reveal that, on average, one crime occurred each day in November, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,904. Over the course of the month, this equates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 311 residents. When contextualised against the area’s population size, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the month-on-month rise indicates a slight uptick in local activity. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Billinge remains a low-crime area, with its crime profile skewed toward specific categories like violence and anti-social behaviour, which are significantly below UK averages. This contrast highlights the area’s unique characteristics, potentially influenced by its urban-suburban mix and community-focused policing efforts.