Rural West vs Skelton East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rural West vs Skelton East 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 Rural West safer than Skelton East?
Rural West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelton East has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 646 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rural West vs Skelton East?
Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -44.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Skelton East shows +14.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rural West and Skelton East?
In Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Skelton East, it is Violent Crime (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural West and Skelton East?
Rural West recorded 54 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skelton East recorded 118. 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 Rural West vs Skelton East?
Violent crime in Rural West totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 231 in Skelton East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rural West and Skelton East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural West recorded 388 crimes (now 217, a change of -44.1%). Skelton East recorded 563 crimes previously (now 646, +14.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural West 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. Rural West has a resolution rate of 0% and Skelton East has 29.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rural West and Skelton East?
Rural West 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 Rural West 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 Rural West or Skelton East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rural West and Skelton East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.