Billingham North vs Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Billingham North Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Central Cleveland Police

      Billingham North vs Central Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Billingham North
      Cleveland Police
      546 crimes / 12m
      ↑78.4% trend
      29% 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 North
      B Central
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      546
      7,179
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      306
      6,467
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑78.4%
      ↑11%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      38.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billingham North
      B Central
      Violent Crime
      191 ↑82%
      2,232 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↑29%
      1,204 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑200%
      329 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓36%
      367 ↑61%
      Burglary
      48 ↑336%
      205 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑104%
      444 ↓16%
      Drugs
      15 ↑400%
      380 ↑26%
      Public Order
      23 ↑53%
      695 ↑10%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      197 ↑81%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑280%
      662 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      0
      55 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      59 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑600%
      76 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑67%
      274 ↑24%
      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 North safer than Central?

      Billingham North has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 546 crimes in the last 12 months. Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,179 crimes. Billingham North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billingham North vs Central?

      Billingham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +78.4% — 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 North and Central?

      In Billingham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (191 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 North and Central?

      Billingham North recorded 101 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 North vs Central?

      Violent crime in Billingham North totalled 191 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 North and Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billingham North recorded 306 crimes (now 546, a change of +78.4%). Central recorded 6,467 crimes previously (now 7,179, +11%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billingham North 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 North has a resolution rate of 29% and Central has 38.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billingham North and Central?

      Billingham North 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 North 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 North or Central on a crime map?

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

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