Skelton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) recorded a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, 13.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure marks a continuation of a trend that has seen the area consistently report lower crime rates than the national average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31.6% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 29.0%. These figures highlight a notable contrast with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are recorded at 2.5 per 1,000, 24% higher than Skelton's rate. The seasonal context of January—a period typically characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributed to the overall lower crime rate, particularly for outdoor and retail-related offences. However, the data also reveals a complex picture: while property crimes such as burglary and other theft saw notable increases, the most significant decline was in shoplifting, which fell by 77.8% from 9 to 2 incidents. This shift may reflect changes in consumer behaviour or the impact of local initiatives targeting retail crime. The area's crime profile, shaped by its location within Redcar and Cleveland, suggests that factors such as proximity to industrial zones and the characteristics of local neighbourhoods play a role in shaping crime patterns. The overall lower crime rate compared to the UK average, coupled with specific categories deviating from national trends, underscores the importance of understanding local dynamics to inform effective policing and community strategies.

January 2026 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 83.3% from 6 to 11 incidents—a rate of 1.7 per 1,000, 83% above the UK average. This marked increase, despite the post-holiday period typically associated with reduced activity, raises questions about local factors contributing to the rise. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 77.8%, from 9 to 2 incidents, a rate of 0.3 per 1,000, 47% below the UK average. This drop, though notable, aligns with seasonal trends of reduced retail footfall in January. Burglary also rose sharply by 100% from 0 to 2 incidents, a rate of 0.3 per 1,000, 7% above the UK average. This unexpected spike in property crime contrasts with the overall decline in total crimes, suggesting a combination of local dynamics. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 31.6% of all crimes.9 per 1,000 was 24% below the UK average. Residents may find the 77.8% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it could reflect broader changes in local retail activity or policing efforts.

Skelton's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 29.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.5 per 1,000. This decline places the area 13.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a consistent trend for the region. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 168 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime relative to the local population, which totals 6,392. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, specific categories such as anti-social behaviour and public order offences show marked disparities. For instance, anti-social behaviour was 83% above the UK average, highlighting a localised concentration of this category. These figures suggest that while the area is generally safer than the national average, certain types of crime remain prevalent. The population context further underscores that even a single crime can have a noticeable impact in a small community, reinforcing the need for targeted interventions where they are most needed.