Skelton East vs Stainton and Thornton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Skelton East Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      24/100
      Stainton and Thornton Cleveland Police

      Skelton East vs Stainton and Thornton Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Skelton East
      Cleveland Police
      611 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.1% trend
      40.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      24/100
      High Crime
      Stainton and Thornton
      Cleveland Police
      648 crimes / 12m
      ↑45% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Skelton East
      B Stainton and Thornton
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      24/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      611
      648
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      531
      447
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.1%
      ↑45%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Skelton East
      B Stainton and Thornton
      Violent Crime
      197 ↑18%
      237 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↑23%
      175 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓4%
      26 ↑117%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑275%
      22 ↓15%
      Burglary
      20 ↑5%
      12 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↑33%
      65 ↑195%
      Drugs
      24 ↑60%
      16 ↑60%
      Public Order
      48 ↑60%
      48 ↑109%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↓28%
      16 ↑1500%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑70%
      22 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Skelton East is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 24/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Skelton East safer than Stainton and Thornton?

      Skelton East has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 611 crimes in the last 12 months. Stainton and Thornton has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) with 648 crimes. Skelton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Skelton East vs Stainton and Thornton?

      Skelton East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stainton and Thornton shows +45% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Skelton East and Stainton and Thornton?

      In Skelton East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (197 incidents). In Stainton and Thornton, it is Violent Crime (237 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Skelton East and Stainton and Thornton?

      Skelton East recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stainton and Thornton recorded 175. 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 Skelton East vs Stainton and Thornton?

      Violent crime in Skelton East totalled 197 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 237 in Stainton and Thornton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Skelton East and Stainton and Thornton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Skelton East recorded 531 crimes (now 611, a change of +15.1%). Stainton and Thornton recorded 447 crimes previously (now 648, +45%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Skelton East and Stainton and Thornton?

      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. Skelton East has a resolution rate of 40.8% and Stainton and Thornton has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Skelton East and Stainton and Thornton?

      Skelton East falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Stainton and Thornton 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 Skelton East and Stainton and Thornton?

      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 Skelton East or Stainton and Thornton on a crime map?

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

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