Norton Central vs Skelton West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Norton Central 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 Norton Central safer than Skelton West?
Norton Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,313 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 Norton Central vs Skelton West?
Norton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.5% — 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 Norton Central and Skelton West?
In Norton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (465 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 Norton Central and Skelton West?
Norton Central recorded 268 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 Norton Central vs Skelton West?
Violent crime in Norton Central totalled 465 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 Norton Central and Skelton West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norton Central recorded 1,030 crimes (now 1,313, a change of +27.5%). Skelton West recorded 245 crimes previously (now 315, +28.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norton Central 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. Norton Central has a resolution rate of 34% and Skelton West has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Norton Central and Skelton West?
Norton Central 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 Norton Central 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 Norton Central or Skelton West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norton Central and Skelton West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.