Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS12 · Redcar and Cleveland
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Skelton has less crime — 54 vs 258 incidents in April 2026.
Stainton recorded substantially more crime than Skelton in April 2026 — 258 incidents compared to 54, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Skelton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Stainton has more Criminal damage & arson (59). Skelton is below the national average while Stainton is above, making Skelton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Skelton recorded fewer crimes than Stainton — 54 vs 258 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Skelton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Skelton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stainton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Skelton recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 258).