Crime Rate in Skelton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skelton East

The total recorded crimes in Skelton East, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skelton East crime rate of 24.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Skelton East, encompassing approximately 1,782 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Skelton East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pheasant Fields Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Welbeck Court with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Skelton East?

To understand the safety of Skelton East, we need to analyze Skelton East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Skelton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 358 crimes compared to 868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Skelton East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, Skelton East had fewer crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 382 crimes compared to 855. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Skelton East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redcar and Cleveland, Skelton East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Skelton East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Skelton East has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 24.12 ranking 18th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Skelton East crimes were 358. The crime rate of Skelton East in 2024 was 200.83 (year) or 16.74 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skelton East were around 382 crimes with yearly crime rate of 214.29 (year) or 17.86 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skelton East)CrimesRank (Skelton East)CrimesRank (Skelton East)
South Bank178 11,943 11,983 1
Coatham166 21,931 21,871 2
Eston135 41,703 31,720 3
Guisborough141 31,670 41,462 4
Grangetown121 51,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham90 71,102 71,326 6
Normanby101 61,121 61,070 8
West Dyke61 101,045 81,107 7
Newcomen68 8748 12815 10
Dormanstown50 16879 11872 9
Brotton51 15978 9786 11
Loftus67 9739 13668 14
Ormesby47 17961 10746 13
Saltburn61 11641 15613 16
Teesville55 14725 14777 12
Skelton West57 12536 17502 17
St Germain's57 13617 16638 15
Hutton24 19284 21392 18
Wheatlands18 20379 18378 20
Zetland16 23357 20378 21
Belmont17 21281 22275 22
Longbeck17 22151 24147 24
Lockwood14 24257 23208 23

Skelton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 202413
October 20246
September 20243
August 202413
July 202413

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20257
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 202415
September 202412
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
January 20252
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
July 20247

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Skelton East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Skelton East postcode area is presented below.

1. Pheasant Fields Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Welbeck Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Skelton Industrial Estate (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Skelton Retail Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. William Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Vaughan Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Kentmere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Station Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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