Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS13 · Redcar and Cleveland
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS12 · Redcar and Cleveland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Loftus has less crime — 5 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Skelton recorded substantially more crime than Loftus in February 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 5, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loftus sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Vehicle crime (1), while Skelton has more Shoplifting (9) and Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Loftus recorded fewer crimes than Skelton — 5 vs 59 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Loftus is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Loftus saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Skelton had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Loftus recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 59).