Billingham vs Redcar — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Billingham

TS23 · Stockton-on-Tees

278

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Shoplifting51
  • Anti-social behaviour39

Redcar

TS10 · Redcar and Cleveland

337

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences99
  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Shoplifting39

Billingham has less crime — 278 vs 337 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Redcar saw somewhat more crime than Billingham in April 2026 (337 vs 278 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Redcar records significantly more (99 vs 69 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Billingham or Redcar safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Billingham recorded fewer crimes than Redcar — 278 vs 337 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Redcar is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Billingham and Redcar?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Billingham recorded 69 incidents of this type vs 99 in Redcar. Overall, Billingham had fewer total crimes (278 vs 337).

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