Skelton East vs West Dyke

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Skelton East Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      West Dyke Cleveland Police

      Skelton East vs West Dyke 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
      18/100
      High Crime
      West Dyke
      Cleveland Police
      737 crimes / 12m
      ↑44% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Skelton East
      B West Dyke
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      611
      737
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      531
      512
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.1%
      ↑44%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.8%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Skelton East
      B West Dyke
      Violent Crime
      197 ↑18%
      235 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↑23%
      168 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓4%
      43 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑275%
      17 ↓47%
      Burglary
      20 ↑5%
      20 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↑33%
      72 ↑31%
      Drugs
      24 ↑60%
      20 ↑150%
      Public Order
      48 ↑60%
      55 ↑34%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↓28%
      54 ↑135%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      6 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓80%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑70%
      29 ↑263%
      Overall Verdict
      A Skelton East is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Skelton East safer than West Dyke?

      Skelton East has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 611 crimes in the last 12 months. West Dyke has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 737 crimes. Skelton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Skelton East vs West Dyke?

      Skelton East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Dyke shows +44% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Skelton East and West Dyke?

      In Skelton East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (197 incidents). In West Dyke, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Skelton East and West Dyke?

      Skelton East recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Dyke recorded 168. 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 West Dyke?

      Violent crime in Skelton East totalled 197 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in West Dyke. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Skelton East and West Dyke 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%). West Dyke recorded 512 crimes previously (now 737, +44%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Skelton East and West Dyke?

      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 West Dyke has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Skelton East and West Dyke?

      Skelton East falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. West Dyke 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 West Dyke?

      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 West Dyke on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.