Crime Rate in Skelton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skelton West

The total recorded crimes in Skelton West, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skelton West crime rate of 12.39 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 West, encompassing approximately 3,147 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
Skelton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Jervaulx Road with total crimes: 4
  • Byland Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Skelton West?

To understand the safety of Skelton West, we need to analyze Skelton West 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 West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 536 crimes compared to 868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Skelton West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, Skelton West had fewer crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 502 crimes compared to 855. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Skelton West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Skelton West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Skelton West has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 12.39 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Skelton West crimes were 536. The crime rate of Skelton West in 2024 was 170.30 (year) or 14.19 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skelton West were around 502 crimes with yearly crime rate of 159.50 (year) or 13.29 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skelton West)CrimesRank (Skelton West)CrimesRank (Skelton West)
South Bank183 21,943 11,983 1
Eston220 11,703 31,720 3
Coatham154 31,931 21,871 2
Guisborough126 51,670 41,462 4
Grangetown153 41,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham104 61,102 71,326 6
Normanby103 71,121 61,070 8
West Dyke87 101,045 81,107 7
Dormanstown97 8879 11872 9
Brotton71 11978 9786 11
Ormesby89 9961 10746 13
Newcomen57 14748 12815 10
Teesville70 12725 14777 12
Loftus55 15739 13668 14
St Germain's58 13617 16638 15
Saltburn43 16641 15613 16
Hutton23 21284 21392 18
Wheatlands35 18379 18378 20
Skelton East27 19358 19382 19
Zetland11 24357 20378 21
Longbeck24 20151 24147 24
Belmont22 22281 22275 22
Lockwood15 23257 23208 23

Skelton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 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 (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202520
May 202517
April 202516
March 202517
February 20257
January 202511
December 202422
November 20248
October 202415
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20259
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20258
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Skelton West in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Jervaulx Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Byland Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nidderdale (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Whitby Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Burley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Rievaulx Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Wandhill Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Birk Brow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Birk Brow Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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