Total Crime Rate
56.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Devon Crescent area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Skelton East , and the 186th lowest crime rate of 473 local areas in Redcar and Cleveland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Devon Crescent (TS12 2BS) in the last 12 months was 56.3 per 1,000 residents and was 50.3% lower than the Skelton East average (113.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Devon Crescent (TS12 2BS), the main crime hotspot is near Lawns Gill. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Skelton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wiltshire Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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