Crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland): statistics, rates and trends
658 crimes were recorded in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) at a glance
- Crime trends in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
- Types of crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
- Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
- Streets with the most crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
- Population and deprivation in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
- Questions about crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
- About this data
658 crimes were recorded in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 207 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) has the 337th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 658 | 18,994 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.7 | 136.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,470 | 139,228 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) was highest in the year to July 2020 (778 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (570). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 658 | 101.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 664 | 102.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 582 | 90.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 623 | 96.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 664 | 102.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 649 | 100.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 778 | 120.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 718 | 111.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 570 | 88.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+38%) and anti-social behaviour (+25%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and burglary (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 32.0 | 0.93 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 20.6 | 1.34 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 13.4 | 1.62 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 11.4 | 1.69 | -10% |
| Public order | 54 | 8.3 | 1.26 | +38% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.9 | 0.60 | -11% |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.4 | 1.04 | +38% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.9 | 0.83 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +89% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.9 | 0.88 | +33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 0.69 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 31.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 550 | 95.9 | -6% |
| Brotton | 457 | 86.4 | -15% |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 574 | 80.5 | -21% |
| Loftus | 671 | 128.7 | +27% |
| Guisborough | 1,995 | 104.7 | +3% |
| Redcar | 5,253 | 131.9 | +30% |
| Eston | 6,554 | 213.5 | +110% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,334 | 187.0 | +84% |
2 areas within Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Skelton West had the highest rate (94.1 per 1,000) and Skelton East the lowest (86.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton West | Neighbourhood | 5,635 | 530 | 94.1 |
| Skelton East | Neighbourhood | 3,763 | 324 | 86.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Byland Road | 66 |
| On or near Skelton Retail Park | 55 |
| On or near High Street | 48 |
| On or near Rievaulx Road | 40 |
| On or near Welbeck Court | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Jervaulx Road | 27 |
| On or near Fountains Court | 20 |
| On or near Derwent Road | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 230 | 35.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 224 | 34.0% |
| Not recorded | 133 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) has an estimated population of 6,470. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.3% |
Is Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) a safe place to live?
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) was almost unchanged on the year before: 658 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 664 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)?
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) is policed by Cleveland. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.