Total Crime Rate
73.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
43.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Lincoln Crescent area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Billingham Central , and the 318th highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lincoln Crescent (TS23 4BJ) in the last 12 months was 73.2 per 1,000 residents and was 47.5% lower than the Billingham Central average (139.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 43.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lincoln Crescent (TS23 4BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Cornwall Crescent. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Cornwall Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Dorset Crescent | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cornwall Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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