Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded 51 crimes in August 2025, yielding a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents — 1.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The most striking deviation from national trends emerged in criminal damage and arson, which occurred at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, 86% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may partly explain the area's elevated proportion of property-related offences, which accounted for 39.2% of all crimes (20 property crimes out of 51 total). Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, comprising 31.4% of crimes (16 incidents), though they were 13% below the UK average. August's seasonal context — a peak holiday month with increased tourism and empty homes — likely contributes to the elevated risk of burglary and criminal damage, though the overall rate remained marginally lower than the national average. The area's crime profile suggests a balance between urban dynamics (anti-social behaviour at 19.6% of crimes) and property-focused challenges, with vehicle crime (7.8%) and public order offences (7.8%) both exceeding UK averages. This pattern aligns with Skelton's status as a built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland, where commercial activity and transient populations may drive specific crime types.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from zero to four incidents, a jump that may reflect seasonal patterns or changes in local enforcement priorities. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50%, from eight to four incidents — a decline that could indicate effective policing or seasonal retail activity shifts. Anti-social behaviour, though still a significant concern (19.6% of crimes), was 10% above the UK average, suggesting localised pressures in the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, decreased by 15.8% compared to July, due to summer holidays reducing opportunities for such offences. The rate of criminal damage and arson (1.1 per 1,000) was 86% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may relate to Skelton's industrial heritage and the presence of vacant properties during the holiday season. This category's sharp divergence from national norms underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with historical infrastructure vulnerabilities. The data also reveals a 54% increase in vehicle crime compared to the UK average, which could be linked to Skelton's proximity to major transport routes or unsecured parking in the built-up area.

Skelton's crime rate in August 2025 (8.0 per 1,000) represented a 7.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.6 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day during August, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of local risk levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while consistent with the area's built-up character, remains lower than the UK average when adjusted for population density. The 1.2% gap between Skelton's rate and the UK average, though small, may reflect the area's unique socio-economic profile, including its industrial history and commuter demographics. For context, Skelton's population of 6,392 means that each resident faced a 0.8% chance of being a crime victim in August — a probability that, while non-trivial, is slightly better than the national average. The 7.2% monthly decline also contrasts with the 100% surge in vehicle crime, highlighting the complexity of local trends. This divergence suggests that while overall crime has fallen, specific categories may be influenced by factors such as seasonal transitions, targeted policing efforts, or changes in local activity patterns. The data underscores the importance of monitoring sub-category trends alongside aggregate rates to identify emerging risks or successful interventions.