Billingham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 saw Billingham's overall crime rate rise to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 11.1% above the UK average of 8.1. This marked a slight decline from the previous month's rate of 9.3, but the pattern of crime remains distinct. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.1% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.3%) and criminal damage and arson (10.8%). These figures align with seasonal trends typical of a built-up area in northern England, where the start of summer often coincides with increased social activity and outdoor presence. The high proportion of violent crime may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial zones, where late-night activity in retail and hospitality sectors can contribute to incidents. Anti-social behaviour's significant spike compared to the UK average (41% above) suggests ongoing challenges in managing community tensions, possibly exacerbated by the transition from spring to summer. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (72% above UK average) may be linked to the area's industrial heritage, where abandoned or undermaintained properties could be vulnerable to vandalism. These trends underscore the need for targeted community engagement and resource allocation, particularly as tourism and seasonal events begin to ramp up later in the summer.

June 2025 brought notable shifts in crime patterns across Billingham. Burglary increased by 40% compared to May, with 28 incidents reported—a stark rise from 20 in the previous month. This jump, though still below the UK average for burglary (186% above), highlights a concerning trend in property crime. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose 17.9%, reaching 33 incidents. This category's rate (1.0 per 1,000) is 72% above the UK average, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in infrastructure or community oversight. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 50%, dropping from 8 to 4 incidents. This decline may reflect the impact of local law enforcement initiatives or seasonal changes in illicit activity. Robbery also decreased by 40%, from 5 to 3 incidents, though this remains 9% below the UK average. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime: while violent offences (101) and property crimes (101) were evenly split, anti-social behaviour (68) and criminal damage (33) stood out as high. Shoplifting (13 incidents) was 37% below the UK average, a divergence that may be attributed to local retail strategies or community awareness efforts. These figures paint a complex picture of an area grappling with rising property crime alongside pockets of relative success in reducing other categories.

June's crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 marked a 3.1% decrease from the previous month's 9.3, indicating a modest but measurable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day—a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the persistent nature of local issues. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area's population of 34,045, illustrates the uneven distribution of risk. This statistic is particularly relevant for residents, as it provides a tangible measure of the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Billingham's crime rate exceeds the UK average, the absolute number of incidents (305) is manageable within the area's size. However, the stark disparities in specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour being 41% above the UK average—suggest targeted interventions may be necessary. The comparison to the previous month's data also highlights the importance of tracking trends over time, as even small fluctuations can signal shifts in community dynamics or policing effectiveness. These figures, when considered alongside the area's built-up character and seasonal context, offer a nuanced understanding of Billingham's crime profile in June 2025.