Grangetown vs Skelton East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Grangetown Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Skelton East Cleveland Police

      Grangetown vs Skelton East Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Grangetown
      Cleveland Police
      1,555 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.1% trend
      36.9% 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 Grangetown
      B Skelton East
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,555
      611
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,177
      531
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.1%
      ↑15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.9%
      40.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grangetown
      B Skelton East
      Violent Crime
      502 ↑14%
      197 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      232 ↑61%
      106 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      108 ↑46%
      22 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑88%
      15 ↑275%
      Burglary
      98 ↑58%
      20 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      260 ↑41%
      72 ↑33%
      Drugs
      58 ↓33%
      24 ↑60%
      Public Order
      99 ↑36%
      48 ↑60%
      Robbery
      24 ↑140%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑271%
      84 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑233%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓35%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      47 ↑31%
      17 ↑70%
      Overall Verdict
      B Skelton East is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grangetown safer than Skelton East?

      Grangetown has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,555 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 Grangetown vs Skelton East?

      Grangetown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Grangetown and Skelton East?

      In Grangetown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (502 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 Grangetown and Skelton East?

      Grangetown recorded 232 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 Grangetown vs Skelton East?

      Violent crime in Grangetown totalled 502 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 Grangetown and Skelton East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grangetown recorded 1,177 crimes (now 1,555, a change of +32.1%). Skelton East recorded 531 crimes previously (now 611, +15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grangetown 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. Grangetown has a resolution rate of 36.9% and Skelton East has 40.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grangetown and Skelton East?

      Grangetown 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 Grangetown 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 Grangetown or Skelton East on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.