Skelton West vs South Bank

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Skelton West Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      South Bank Cleveland Police

      Skelton West vs South Bank Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Skelton West
      Cleveland Police
      315 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      South Bank
      Cleveland Police
      1,951 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Skelton West
      B South Bank
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      315
      1,951
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      245
      1,857
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.6%
      ↑5.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Skelton West
      B South Bank
      Violent Crime
      106 ↑3%
      424 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↑7%
      322 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑40%
      89 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑0%
      78 ↑81%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      149 ↑64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑92%
      247 ↑58%
      Drugs
      3 ↓63%
      74 ↓10%
      Public Order
      25 ↑79%
      109 ↓9%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      30 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      36 ↑350%
      365 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      10 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓13%
      41 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Skelton West is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Skelton West safer than South Bank?

      Skelton West has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 315 crimes in the last 12 months. South Bank has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,951 crimes. Skelton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Skelton West vs South Bank?

      Skelton West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Bank shows +5.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Skelton West and South Bank?

      In Skelton West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In South Bank, it is Violent Crime (424 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Skelton West and South Bank?

      Skelton West recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Bank recorded 322. 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 West vs South Bank?

      Violent crime in Skelton West totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 424 in South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Skelton West and South Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Skelton West recorded 245 crimes (now 315, a change of +28.6%). South Bank recorded 1,857 crimes previously (now 1,951, +5.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Skelton West and South Bank?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 42.9% and South Bank has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Skelton West and South Bank?

      Skelton West falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. South Bank 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 West and South Bank?

      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 West or South Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Skelton West and South Bank. 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.