Billingham Central vs West Dyke

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Billingham Central Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      West Dyke Cleveland Police

      Billingham Central vs West Dyke 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
      18/100
      High Crime
      West Dyke
      Cleveland Police
      737 crimes / 12m
      ↑44% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billingham Central
      B West Dyke
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,313
      737
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,126
      512
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↑44%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.1%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billingham Central
      B West Dyke
      Violent Crime
      438 ↑16%
      235 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      251 ↓5%
      168 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      63 ↑34%
      43 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓14%
      17 ↓47%
      Burglary
      78 ↑26%
      20 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↑43%
      72 ↑31%
      Drugs
      37 ↑48%
      20 ↑150%
      Public Order
      94 ↑38%
      55 ↑34%
      Robbery
      13 ↑63%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      90 ↑30%
      54 ↑135%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑138%
      6 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑117%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      29 ↓31%
      29 ↑263%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billingham Central safer than West Dyke?

      Billingham Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,313 crimes in the last 12 months. West Dyke has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 737 crimes. West Dyke scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billingham Central vs West Dyke?

      Billingham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Dyke shows +44% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Billingham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (438 incidents). In West Dyke, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Billingham Central recorded 251 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Dyke recorded 168. 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 West Dyke?

      Violent crime in Billingham Central totalled 438 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in West Dyke. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billingham Central and West Dyke 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%). West Dyke recorded 512 crimes previously (now 737, +44%).

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

      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 West Dyke has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billingham Central and West Dyke?

      Billingham Central falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. West Dyke 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 West Dyke?

      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 West Dyke on a crime map?

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

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