Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, placing it 3.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a mixed picture of crime trends, with certain categories showing significant fluctuations. Shoplifting emerged as the most prevalent offence, accounting for 31.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 25.5% and violence and sexual offences at 19.6%. These figures align with seasonal patterns, as September marks the transition back to school and university term starts, which may contribute to increased retail activity and associated theft. The sharp rise in shoplifting—300% higher than August—suggests potential links to freshers’ week or heightened foot traffic in local retail areas. Conversely, violence and sexual offences were 39% below the UK average, a notable departure from national trends that could indicate effective local initiatives or demographic factors influencing crime dynamics. The area’s crime profile also highlights disparities compared to the UK: while shoplifting and anti-social behaviour far exceed national averages, vehicle crime and theft from the person are below UK levels. These contrasts underscore the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention, particularly in addressing retail-related offences without overgeneralising from national data. The overall rate, though slightly above the UK average, is not dramatically so, suggesting that local conditions—whether economic, social, or environmental—play a nuanced role in shaping crime patterns.

September 2024 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with shoplifting surging by 300% to 16 incidents, the highest recorded category. This spike may partly explain the area’s 3.9% above-UK-average crime rate, as shoplifting in Skelton was 268% higher than the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, contributing 25.5% of total crimes, though this category remained 71% above the UK average. Meanwhile, other theft and public order crimes saw steep declines—each falling by 75%—suggesting potential improvements in local policing or community interventions. Violence and sexual offences, however, remained 39% below the UK average, indicating a relative strength in addressing violent crime. Vehicle crime also fell by 33% compared to the UK average, a shift that could reflect seasonal changes or targeted efforts to reduce theft from vehicles.

Skelton’s crime rate in September 2024 fell by 10.5% compared to the previous month, declining from 8.9 to 8.0 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns typical of September, when school and university term starts may influence community dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day during the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, illustrating the relative frequency of incidents in a population of 6,392. When scaled to the area’s size, this suggests that while crime remains a concern, the rate is not high compared to the local population. The drop from the prior month may reflect temporary factors, such as the transition into a new academic term, which could influence both reporting patterns and community engagement with local services.