Billinge Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Billinge’s October 2025 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marked an unexpected surge in burglary, a category that doubled month-on-month to two incidents. This sharp increase stood in stark contrast to the broader trend of declining violent crime, which fell by 14.3% to six reported cases—35.3% of all crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, but their rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents was 62% below the UK average, reflecting Billinge’s consistently low levels of violent crime. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns: October’s transition to darker evenings, coupled with Halloween activities, could have influenced both the rise in burglary and the drop in violence, though the latter may also reflect the area’s generally stable community environment. Other crime categories, such as burglary and vehicle crime, also lagged significantly behind UK averages, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (29% below the UK rate) and vehicle crime at the same level. The area’s overall safety, however, was underscored by its 62.3% gap from the UK average, a statistic that highlights the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts. While the spike in burglary warrants scrutiny, Billinge’s crime profile continues to illustrate a community where property crime is rare and violent crime remains exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks.

October 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary, vehicle crime, and 'other crime' compared to September, driven by a doubling of incidents in each category. This contrasted with a 14.3% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from seven to six cases. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents was 62% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, while burglary and vehicle crime rates were also significantly lower than national benchmarks. However, 'other crime'—a category encompassing diverse offences—rose slightly above the UK average, indicating a minor divergence in local patterns. For residents, the 100% spike in burglary may prompt closer attention to home security, particularly as October’s shorter evenings and Halloween events could influence criminal activity.

Billinge's crime rate in October 2025 rose slightly to 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 6.3% increase from 2.7 per 1,000 in September. This places the area well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, with a 62.3% gap that remains consistent across months. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 31 days, translating to a local exposure rate of one crime for every 347 residents over the course of the month. This figure, while low, highlights the rarity of crime in Billinge compared to national trends. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,904, the monthly exposure rate underscores the relative safety of the community, though the slight upward trend from September warrants attention. The population context further illustrates that even with the 6.3% increase, Billinge remains an outlier in the UK’s broader crime profile.