Skelton West vs Chatburn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Skelton West vs Chatburn 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 Skelton West safer than Chatburn?
Skelton West has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 315 crimes in the last 12 months. Chatburn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 53 crimes. Chatburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Skelton West vs Chatburn?
Skelton West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chatburn shows -26.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Skelton West and Chatburn?
In Skelton West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 incidents). In Chatburn, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (17 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Skelton West and Chatburn?
Skelton West recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chatburn recorded 17. 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 Chatburn?
Violent crime in Skelton West totalled 106 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Chatburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Skelton West and Chatburn 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%). Chatburn recorded 72 crimes previously (now 53, -26.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Skelton West and Chatburn?
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 Chatburn has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Skelton West and Chatburn?
Skelton West falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Chatburn is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Skelton West and Chatburn?
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 Chatburn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Skelton West and Chatburn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.