Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS12 · Redcar and Cleveland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS18 · Stockton-on-Tees
575
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Skelton has less crime — 59 vs 575 incidents in February 2026.
Stockton-on-Tees recorded substantially more crime than Skelton in February 2026 — 575 incidents compared to 59, a 9.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Skelton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9) and Criminal damage & arson (8), while Stockton-on-Tees has more Anti-social behaviour (93) and Public order (47). Skelton is below the national average while Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees — 59 vs 575 incidents. That is 90% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Stockton-on-Tees had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Skelton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 575).