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Is Billingham West and Wolviston Safe?

Crime statistics for Billingham West and Wolviston. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 582 crimes
30 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

582 Crimes (last 12 months)
29.9% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑64.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 582 total crimes recorded in Billingham West and Wolviston

Violent Crime
182 31.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
94 16.2%
Burglary
57 9.8%
Shoplifting
57 9.8%
Other Theft
52 8.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
38 6.5%
Public Order
28 4.8%
Vehicle Crime
26 4.5%
Other Crime
17 2.9%
Drugs
15 2.6%
Possession of Weapons
6 1%
Robbery
5 0.9%
Bicycle Theft
3 0.5%
Theft from Person
2 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Billingham West and Wolviston — last 12 months

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Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Billingham West and Wolviston by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Billingham West and Wolviston safe?

Billingham West and Wolviston has a CrimeRadar safety score of 30/100, rated Below Average. A total of 582 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 64.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Billingham West and Wolviston are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Billingham West and Wolviston in the last 12 months?

582 crimes were recorded in Billingham West and Wolviston in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 64.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (354 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 182 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Billingham West and Wolviston?

The most common crime in Billingham West and Wolviston is Violent Crime, with 182 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 31.3% 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 Billingham West and Wolviston increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Billingham West and Wolviston is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 64.4% — from 354 crimes in the previous 12 months to 582 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Billingham West and Wolviston?

Billingham West and Wolviston has a safety score of 30 out of 100 (Below Average). 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 Billingham West and Wolviston compare to the Cleveland Police average?

Billingham West and Wolviston has a safety score of 30/100, while the Cleveland Police force area average is 20/100. Billingham West and Wolviston is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Billingham West and Wolviston?

29.9% of crimes recorded in Billingham West and Wolviston 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 Cleveland Police. 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 Billingham West and Wolviston?

182 violent crimes were recorded in Billingham West and Wolviston in the last 12 months — representing 31.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 94 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 Billingham West and Wolviston last updated?

The crime data for Billingham West and Wolviston was last updated in March 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 Billingham West and Wolviston with other areas?

You can compare Billingham West and Wolviston 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.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.