Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, a figure that is 35% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This places the area significantly in the lower bracket of national crime statistics, though local factors suggest a nuanced picture. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.3% of all reported crimes, followed by other theft (18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (15.2%). The seasonal context of October—marked by the clocks going back, darker evenings, and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced patterns of activity, potentially contributing to the 25% rise in criminal damage and arson. While the overall rate remains low, the built-up nature of Skelton suggests that certain vulnerabilities, such as those related to residential security and community engagement, may require targeted attention. The area's rate for violence and sexual offences is 41% below the UK average, indicating a potential success in local crime prevention efforts, though the increase in burglary and property-related crimes highlights areas for further scrutiny. These trends must be interpreted with care, as they reflect a combination of local conditions and broader seasonal influences.

October 2023 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, with the number of incidents rising from one to two. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms, warrants attention, particularly given the area's built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in residential security. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 25%, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased anti-social activity. In contrast, public order offences fell by 90.9%, likely reflecting the impact of the clocks going back and reduced pedestrian activity during darker hours. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category (30.3% of total crimes), dropped by 41.2% compared to September, a decrease that may be attributed to the transition from the university term to holiday periods. Skelton's rate for violence and sexual offences is 41% below the UK average, illustrating a marked disparity in this category compared to national trends.

Skelton's crime rate in October 2023 fell to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 42.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.9 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, with a 35% gap between the two figures. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 194 residents, highlighting a relatively low level of exposure compared to national trends. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day in Skelton, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for continued vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may contribute to this trend. However, the month-on-month drop must be viewed in context: while overall crime fell, specific categories like burglary and criminal damage saw increases, indicating a combination of local dynamics.