Burn Valley vs Skelton West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Burn Valley Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Skelton West Cleveland Police

      Burn Valley vs Skelton West Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Burn Valley
      Cleveland Police
      3,220 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.8% trend
      39.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Skelton West
      Cleveland Police
      315 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      42.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burn Valley
      B Skelton West
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      3,220
      315
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,271
      245
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑41.8%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.5%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burn Valley
      B Skelton West
      Violent Crime
      1,055 ↑47%
      106 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      486 ↑24%
      49 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      137 ↑25%
      14 ↑40%
      Vehicle Crime
      88 ↑11%
      7 ↑0%
      Burglary
      126 ↑31%
      16 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      294 ↑59%
      46 ↑92%
      Drugs
      115 ↑67%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      245 ↑59%
      25 ↑79%
      Robbery
      64 ↑137%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      452 ↑30%
      36 ↑350%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑29%
      1
      Other Crime
      92 ↑70%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Skelton West is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burn Valley safer than Skelton West?

      Burn Valley has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,220 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelton West has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 315 crimes. Skelton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burn Valley vs Skelton West?

      Burn Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +41.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Skelton West shows +28.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burn Valley and Skelton West?

      In Burn Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,055 incidents). In Skelton West, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burn Valley and Skelton West?

      Burn Valley recorded 486 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skelton West recorded 49. 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 Burn Valley vs Skelton West?

      Violent crime in Burn Valley totalled 1,055 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Skelton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burn Valley and Skelton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burn Valley recorded 2,271 crimes (now 3,220, a change of +41.8%). Skelton West recorded 245 crimes previously (now 315, +28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burn Valley and Skelton West?

      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. Burn Valley has a resolution rate of 39.5% and Skelton West has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burn Valley and Skelton West?

      Burn Valley falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Skelton West 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 Burn Valley and Skelton West?

      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 Burn Valley or Skelton West on a crime map?

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

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