Billingham Central vs Newport

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Billingham Central Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Newport Cleveland Police

      Billingham Central vs Newport 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Newport
      Cleveland Police
      3,329 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.8% trend
      40.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billingham Central
      B Newport
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,313
      3,329
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,126
      2,925
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↑13.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.1%
      40.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billingham Central
      B Newport
      Violent Crime
      438 ↑16%
      1,135 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      251 ↓5%
      607 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      63 ↑34%
      172 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓14%
      147 ↑8%
      Burglary
      78 ↑26%
      129 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↑43%
      303 ↓18%
      Drugs
      37 ↑48%
      142 ↑1%
      Public Order
      94 ↑38%
      267 ↑27%
      Robbery
      13 ↑63%
      98 ↑36%
      Shoplifting
      90 ↑30%
      146 ↑62%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      22 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑138%
      20 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑117%
      46 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      29 ↓31%
      95 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newport is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 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 Newport?

      Billingham Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,313 crimes in the last 12 months. Newport has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 3,329 crimes. Newport scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billingham Central vs Newport?

      Billingham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newport shows +13.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Billingham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (438 incidents). In Newport, it is Violent Crime (1,135 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Billingham Central recorded 251 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newport recorded 607. 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 Newport?

      Violent crime in Billingham Central totalled 438 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,135 in Newport. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billingham Central and Newport 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%). Newport recorded 2,925 crimes previously (now 3,329, +13.8%).

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

      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 Newport has 40.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billingham Central and Newport?

      Billingham Central falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Newport 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 Newport?

      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 Newport on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billingham Central and Newport. 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.