Loftus vs Skelton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Loftus

TS13 · Redcar and Cleveland

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Robbery1

Skelton

TS12 · Redcar and Cleveland

54

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Shoplifting6

Loftus has less crime — 3 vs 54 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Skelton recorded substantially more crime than Loftus in April 2026 — 54 incidents compared to 3, a 18.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loftus sees higher rates of Robbery (1), while Skelton has more Violence & sexual offences (23) and Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Loftus or Skelton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Loftus recorded fewer crimes than Skelton — 3 vs 54 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Loftus is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Loftus and Skelton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Loftus saw higher rates of Robbery while Skelton had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Loftus recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 54).

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