Skelton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) maintained a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, precisely matching the UK average. This stability contrasts with the area’s crime mix, which shows notable divergences from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.6% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour followed at 19.2%, also exceeding the UK’s 1.2 per 1,000, while shoplifting at 10.6% (compared to the UK’s 0.6 per 1,000) underscores a challenge in retail spaces. These patterns align with September’s seasonal context, as back-to-school and university freshers activities may contribute to heightened tensions in shared spaces. The area’s built-up character, likely influenced by its proximity to industrial zones and residential areas, may explain the prominence of violent crime compared to national averages. However, the overall rate remains stable, suggesting local efforts to manage crime have been effective. The balance between property and violent crime—63% violent and 37% property—reflects a combination of community dynamics, with retail and public spaces as focal points. While the UK average sees a broader spread of crime types, Skelton’s data highlights a concentration in violent and anti-social offences, warranting targeted interventions. This month’s figures illustrate the need for a nuanced approach, addressing both the specific challenges of violent crime while maintaining the gains in reducing other categories.

September 2025 saw a 100% rise in robbery incidents, with one reported case compared to none in August, a stark anomaly requiring attention. Burglary increased by 50%, and shoplifting rose by 25%, suggesting seasonal pressures may be influencing property crime trends. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 42.9%, and public order offences dropped by 25%, indicating a shift in community focus during the month. Violence and sexual offences remain 20% above the UK average, with 20 incidents recorded—over a third of all crimes—underscoring a persistent challenge. Other theft, however, dropped by 33.3%, aligning with a UK average that is 40% higher, illustrating a mixed picture in property crime. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted responses to rising violent crime while noting the positive reductions in other areas.

Skelton’s crime rate in September 2025 fell by 7.9% compared to August, reflecting a notable shift in local patterns. The previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents dropped to 7.4, aligning precisely with the UK average. Daily crime figures show that 2 incidents occurred per day on average, a manageable frequency for a built-up area of 6,392 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 136 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. This rate remains consistent with broader UK trends, though the area’s unique crime mix—particularly the surge in violent offences—sets it apart. The population context further illustrates that Skelton’s crime profile, while stable, requires attention to specific categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 20% above the UK average. These figures offer a snapshot of how local dynamics interact with national trends, even as the overall rate remains in line with the UK.