Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS23 · Stockton-on-Tees
224
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS15 · Stockton-on-Tees
243
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Billingham has less crime — 224 vs 243 incidents in February 2026.
Billingham and Kirklevington recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 224 and 243 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (36) and Shoplifting (23), while Kirklevington has more Other theft (9) and Vehicle crime (2). 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Billingham recorded fewer crimes than Kirklevington — 224 vs 243 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Kirklevington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Kirklevington had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Billingham recorded fewer total crimes (224 vs 243).