Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS12 · Redcar and Cleveland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Skelton has less crime — 59 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Thornaby recorded substantially more crime than Skelton in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 59, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Skelton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Thornaby has more Anti-social behaviour (31). Skelton is below the national average while Thornaby 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 Thornaby — 59 vs 199 incidents. That is 70% 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 Shoplifting while Thornaby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Skelton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 199).