Is Billinge & Beardwood Safe?
Crime statistics for Billinge & Beardwood. Based on official UK Police data, updated July 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 5,336 total crimes recorded in Billinge & Beardwood
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Month-by-month crime totals for Billinge & Beardwood — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Billinge & Beardwood safe?
Billinge & Beardwood has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,647 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 1.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Billinge & Beardwood are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Billinge & Beardwood in the last 12 months?
2,647 crimes were recorded in Billinge & Beardwood in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 1.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,689 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,968 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Billinge & Beardwood?
The most common crime in Billinge & Beardwood is Violent Crime, with 1,968 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 74.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Billinge & Beardwood increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Billinge & Beardwood is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 1.6% — from 2,689 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,647 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Billinge & Beardwood?
Billinge & Beardwood has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Billinge & Beardwood compare to the Lancashire Constabulary average?
Billinge & Beardwood has a safety score of 7/100, while the Lancashire Constabulary force area average is 31/100. Billinge & Beardwood is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Billinge & Beardwood?
32.1% of crimes recorded in Billinge & Beardwood resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lancashire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Billinge & Beardwood?
1,968 violent crimes were recorded in Billinge & Beardwood in the last 12 months — representing 74.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 1,421 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Billinge & Beardwood last updated?
The crime data for Billinge & Beardwood was last updated in July 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Billinge & Beardwood with other areas?
You can compare Billinge & Beardwood with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.