Billingham South vs Skelton East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Billingham South Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Skelton East Cleveland Police

      Billingham South vs Skelton East Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Billingham South
      Cleveland Police
      864 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Skelton East
      Cleveland Police
      611 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.1% trend
      40.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billingham South
      B Skelton East
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      864
      611
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,071
      531
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.3%
      ↑15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      40.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billingham South
      B Skelton East
      Violent Crime
      319 ↑12%
      197 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      141 ↓29%
      106 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓52%
      22 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↓29%
      15 ↑275%
      Burglary
      50 ↓34%
      20 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↓21%
      72 ↑33%
      Drugs
      16 ↑7%
      24 ↑60%
      Public Order
      50 ↓17%
      48 ↑60%
      Robbery
      10 ↑67%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↓49%
      84 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      27 ↓34%
      17 ↑70%
      Overall Verdict
      B Skelton East is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billingham South safer than Skelton East?

      Billingham South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 864 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelton East has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 611 crimes. Skelton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billingham South vs Skelton East?

      Billingham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Skelton East shows +15.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billingham South and Skelton East?

      In Billingham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (319 incidents). In Skelton East, it is Violent Crime (197 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billingham South and Skelton East?

      Billingham South recorded 141 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skelton East recorded 106. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Billingham South vs Skelton East?

      Violent crime in Billingham South totalled 319 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 197 in Skelton East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billingham South and Skelton East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billingham South recorded 1,071 crimes (now 864, a change of -19.3%). Skelton East recorded 531 crimes previously (now 611, +15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billingham South and Skelton East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Billingham South has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Skelton East has 40.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billingham South and Skelton East?

      Billingham South falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Skelton East is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Billingham South and Skelton East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Billingham South or Skelton East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billingham South and Skelton East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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