Crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland): statistics, rates and trends
663 crimes were recorded in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
- Questions about crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (205), anti-social behaviour (135) and shoplifting (95) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 326th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 663 | 18,954 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.5 | 136.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,470 | 139,228 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) peaked in the year to August 2020 (776 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (587). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 663 | 102.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 658 | 101.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 597 | 92.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 605 | 93.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 683 | 105.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 633 | 97.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 776 | 119.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 716 | 110.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 587 | 90.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded notably more shoplifting (74% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (63% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (36% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (42% below). On the year before, public order rose from 39 to 57 and anti-social behaviour rose from 107 to 135, while shoplifting fell from 141 to 95.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 31.7 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 20.9 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 14.7 | 8.5 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 11.0 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Public order | 57 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland); the highest is Eston (211.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Marske-by-the-Sea (80.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 587 | 102.4 | 0% |
| Brotton | 444 | 83.9 | -18% |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 572 | 80.3 | -22% |
| Loftus | 705 | 135.2 | +32% |
| Guisborough | 1,988 | 104.4 | +2% |
| Redcar | 5,228 | 131.3 | +28% |
| Eston | 6,478 | 211.0 | +106% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,333 | 187.0 | +82% |
Of the 2 areas within Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland), Skelton West had the highest crime rate (95.8 per 1,000) and Skelton East the lowest (84.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton West | Neighbourhood | 5,635 | 540 | 95.8 |
| Skelton East | Neighbourhood | 3,763 | 319 | 84.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Byland Road” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Byland Road | 70 |
| On or near Skelton Retail Park | 62 |
| On or near High Street | 47 |
| On or near Rievaulx Road | 41 |
| On or near Welbeck Court | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Jervaulx Road | 24 |
| On or near Whitby Close | 19 |
| On or near Fountains Court | 18 |
Of the 528 crimes in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 235 | 44.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 234 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 2.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) has an estimated population of 6,470 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) a safe place to live?
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 326th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
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: 663 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 658 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)?
About 6,470 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)?
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) is policed by Cleveland.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.