Is Skelton East Safe?
Crime statistics for Skelton East. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 611 total crimes recorded in Skelton East
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Skelton East — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skelton East safe?
Skelton East has a CrimeRadar safety score of 32/100, rated Below Average. A total of 611 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 15.1% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Skelton East are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Skelton East in the last 12 months?
611 crimes were recorded in Skelton East in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 15.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (531 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 197 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Skelton East?
The most common crime in Skelton East is Violent Crime, with 197 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 32.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Skelton East increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Skelton East is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 15.1% — from 531 crimes in the previous 12 months to 611 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Skelton East?
Skelton East has a safety score of 32 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Skelton East compare to the Cleveland Police average?
Skelton East has a safety score of 32/100, while the Cleveland Police force area average is 20/100. Skelton East is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Skelton East?
40.8% of crimes recorded in Skelton East resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cleveland Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Skelton East?
197 violent crimes were recorded in Skelton East in the last 12 months — representing 32.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 106 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Skelton East last updated?
The crime data for Skelton East was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Skelton East with other areas?
You can compare Skelton East with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.