Lockwood vs Skelton West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Lockwood Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Skelton West Cleveland Police

      Lockwood vs Skelton West Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Lockwood
      Cleveland Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      71.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Skelton West
      Cleveland Police
      315 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lockwood
      B Skelton West
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      230
      315
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      248
      245
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.3%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      71.4%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lockwood
      B Skelton West
      Violent Crime
      90 ↓26%
      106 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑67%
      49 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑267%
      14 ↑40%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓22%
      7 ↑0%
      Burglary
      15 ↑114%
      16 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓35%
      46 ↑92%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      17 ↓11%
      25 ↑79%
      Robbery
      1
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      0
      36 ↑350%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lockwood is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 55/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lockwood safer than Skelton West?

      Lockwood has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 230 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelton West has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 315 crimes. Lockwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lockwood vs Skelton West?

      Lockwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Lockwood and Skelton West?

      In Lockwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 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 Lockwood and Skelton West?

      Lockwood recorded 40 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 Lockwood vs Skelton West?

      Violent crime in Lockwood totalled 90 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 Lockwood and Skelton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lockwood recorded 248 crimes (now 230, a change of -7.3%). Skelton West recorded 245 crimes previously (now 315, +28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lockwood 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. Lockwood has a resolution rate of 71.4% and Skelton West has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lockwood and Skelton West?

      Lockwood 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 Lockwood 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 Lockwood or Skelton West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lockwood 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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