Billingham South vs Fairfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Billingham South Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Fairfield Cleveland Police

      Billingham South vs Fairfield Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Billingham South
      Cleveland Police
      864 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield
      Cleveland Police
      729 crimes / 12m
      ↑49.7% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billingham South
      B Fairfield
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      864
      729
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,071
      487
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.3%
      ↑49.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billingham South
      B Fairfield
      Violent Crime
      319 ↑12%
      305 ↑50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      141 ↓29%
      129 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓52%
      20 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↓29%
      61 ↑74%
      Burglary
      50 ↓34%
      33 ↑83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↓21%
      38 ↑73%
      Drugs
      16 ↑7%
      23 ↑156%
      Public Order
      50 ↓17%
      33 ↑43%
      Robbery
      10 ↑67%
      5 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↓49%
      53 ↑489%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      27 ↓34%
      19 ↑73%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fairfield is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 12/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billingham South safer than Fairfield?

      Billingham South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 864 crimes in the last 12 months. Fairfield has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 729 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billingham South vs Fairfield?

      Billingham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fairfield shows +49.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billingham South and Fairfield?

      In Billingham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (319 incidents). In Fairfield, it is Violent Crime (305 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billingham South and Fairfield?

      Billingham South recorded 141 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fairfield recorded 129. 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 South vs Fairfield?

      Violent crime in Billingham South totalled 319 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 305 in Fairfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billingham South recorded 1,071 crimes (now 864, a change of -19.3%). Fairfield recorded 487 crimes previously (now 729, +49.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billingham South and Fairfield?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Fairfield has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billingham South and Fairfield?

      Billingham South falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Fairfield 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 South and Fairfield?

      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 South or Fairfield on a crime map?

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

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