Billingham Central vs Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Billingham Central Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Central Cleveland Police

      Billingham Central vs Central Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Billingham Central
      Cleveland Police
      1,313 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      34.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Central
      Cleveland Police
      7,179 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      38.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billingham Central
      B Central
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,313
      7,179
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,126
      6,467
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↑11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.1%
      38.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billingham Central
      B Central
      Violent Crime
      438 ↑16%
      2,232 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      251 ↓5%
      1,204 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      63 ↑34%
      329 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓14%
      367 ↑61%
      Burglary
      78 ↑26%
      205 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↑43%
      444 ↓16%
      Drugs
      37 ↑48%
      380 ↑26%
      Public Order
      94 ↑38%
      695 ↑10%
      Robbery
      13 ↑63%
      197 ↑81%
      Shoplifting
      90 ↑30%
      662 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      55 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑138%
      59 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑117%
      76 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      29 ↓31%
      274 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      B Central is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billingham Central safer than Central?

      Billingham Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,313 crimes in the last 12 months. Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,179 crimes. Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billingham Central vs Central?

      Billingham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Central shows +11% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billingham Central and Central?

      In Billingham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (438 incidents). In Central, it is Violent Crime (2,232 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billingham Central and Central?

      Billingham Central recorded 251 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Central recorded 1,204. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Billingham Central vs Central?

      Violent crime in Billingham Central totalled 438 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,232 in Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billingham Central and Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billingham Central recorded 1,126 crimes (now 1,313, a change of +16.6%). Central recorded 6,467 crimes previously (now 7,179, +11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billingham Central and Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Billingham Central has a resolution rate of 34.1% and Central has 38.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billingham Central and Central?

      Billingham Central falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Central is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Billingham Central and Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Billingham Central or Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billingham Central and Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.