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 May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skelton West crime rate of 18.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Skelton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byland Road with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Rievaulx Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Skelton West has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 18.11 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skelton West)CrimesRank (Skelton West)CrimesRank (Skelton West)
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
St Germain's57 13617 16638 15
Hutton24 19284 21392 18
Wheatlands18 20379 18378 20
Skelton East43 18358 19382 19
Zetland16 23357 20378 21
Belmont17 21281 22275 22
Longbeck17 22151 24147 24
Lockwood14 24257 23208 23

Skelton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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
July 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202517
February 20257
January 202511
December 202422
November 20248
October 202415
September 202416
August 202418
July 202425

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
July 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Skelton West in May 2025

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

1. Byland Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Public order1
2. High Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rievaulx Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lawns Gill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Jervaulx Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Birk Brow Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Cleveland View (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. South Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rydal Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Fountains Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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