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 February 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skelton West crime rate of 9.85 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 Feb were:

  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Skelton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Skelton West has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 9.85 ranking 16th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)
South Bank115 31,943 11,983 1
Guisborough130 11,670 41,462 4
Coatham118 21,931 21,871 2
Eston89 41,703 31,720 3
Grangetown79 61,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham81 51,102 71,326 6
Normanby66 71,121 61,070 8
West Dyke50 111,045 81,107 7
Brotton65 8978 9786 11
Dormanstown63 9879 11872 9
Newcomen35 15748 12815 10
Ormesby49 12961 10746 13
Loftus52 10739 13668 14
Teesville48 13725 14777 12
Saltburn36 14641 15613 16
St Germain's29 17617 16638 15
Hutton25 19284 21392 18
Wheatlands22 21379 18378 20
Skelton East25 18358 19382 19
Zetland22 20357 20378 21
Belmont10 24281 22275 22
Longbeck20 22151 24147 24
Lockwood15 23257 23208 23

Skelton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202511
December 202422
November 20248
October 202415
September 202416
August 202418
July 202425
June 202440
May 202411
April 202417
March 202425

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202416
May 202413
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
March 20244

High Crime Locations Skelton West in February 2025

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

1. Byland Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Back Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Birk Brow Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burley Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wandhill Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Carney Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenside View (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Castle Grange (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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