Saltburn vs Wheatlands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Saltburn Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Wheatlands Cleveland Police

      Saltburn vs Wheatlands Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Saltburn
      Cleveland Police
      577 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.4% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Wheatlands
      Cleveland Police
      380 crimes / 12m
      ↑75.9% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Saltburn
      B Wheatlands
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      577
      380
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      575
      216
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.4%
      ↑75.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.1%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Saltburn
      B Wheatlands
      Violent Crime
      187 ↑6%
      114 ↑48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      125 ↑28%
      81 ↑72%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓7%
      16 ↑167%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓49%
      14 ↓33%
      Burglary
      22 ↓15%
      9 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓33%
      40 ↑100%
      Drugs
      8 ↑700%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      48 ↑60%
      18 ↑80%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      69 ↓22%
      56 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↑8%
      23 ↑667%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Saltburn safer than Wheatlands?

      Saltburn has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 577 crimes in the last 12 months. Wheatlands has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 380 crimes. Wheatlands scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Saltburn vs Wheatlands?

      Saltburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wheatlands shows +75.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Saltburn and Wheatlands?

      In Saltburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (187 incidents). In Wheatlands, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Saltburn and Wheatlands?

      Saltburn recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wheatlands recorded 81. 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 Saltburn vs Wheatlands?

      Violent crime in Saltburn totalled 187 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Wheatlands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Saltburn and Wheatlands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Saltburn recorded 575 crimes (now 577, a change of +0.4%). Wheatlands recorded 216 crimes previously (now 380, +75.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Saltburn and Wheatlands?

      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. Saltburn has a resolution rate of 47.1% and Wheatlands has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Saltburn and Wheatlands?

      Saltburn falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Wheatlands 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 Saltburn and Wheatlands?

      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 Saltburn or Wheatlands on a crime map?

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

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