Billingham South vs Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Billingham South vs Rural West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Billingham South safer than Rural West?
Billingham South has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 725 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 217 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Billingham South vs Rural West?
Billingham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rural West shows -44.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Billingham South and Rural West?
In Billingham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (262 incidents). In Rural West, it is Violent Crime (60 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billingham South and Rural West?
Billingham South recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural West recorded 54. 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 Rural West?
Violent crime in Billingham South totalled 262 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 in Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Billingham South and Rural West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billingham South recorded 1,032 crimes (now 725, a change of -29.8%). Rural West recorded 388 crimes previously (now 217, -44.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billingham South and Rural West?
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 12.5% and Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Billingham South and Rural West?
Billingham South falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Rural West 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 Rural West?
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 Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billingham South and Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.