Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS12 · Redcar and Cleveland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Skelton has less crime — 59 vs 207 incidents in February 2026.
Stainton recorded substantially more crime than Skelton in February 2026 — 207 incidents compared to 59, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Skelton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Stainton has more Anti-social behaviour (39). Skelton is below the national average while Stainton is above, making Skelton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Skelton recorded fewer crimes than Stainton — 59 vs 207 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Skelton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Skelton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stainton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Skelton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 207).