Loftus vs Skelton West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Loftus vs Skelton West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loftus safer than Skelton West?
Loftus has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 611 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 Loftus vs Skelton West?
Loftus shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — 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 Loftus and Skelton West?
In Loftus, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (209 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 Loftus and Skelton West?
Loftus recorded 151 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 Loftus vs Skelton West?
Violent crime in Loftus totalled 209 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 Loftus and Skelton West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Loftus recorded 701 crimes (now 611, a change of -12.8%). Skelton West recorded 245 crimes previously (now 315, +28.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Loftus 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. Loftus has a resolution rate of 0% and Skelton West has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Loftus and Skelton West?
Loftus 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 Loftus 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 Loftus or Skelton West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Loftus and Skelton West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.