Carlisle West vs Silverdale

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Carlisle West Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Silverdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Carlisle West vs Silverdale Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Carlisle West
      Cumbria Constabulary
      2,729 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Silverdale
      Lancashire Constabulary
      36 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carlisle West
      B Silverdale
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,729
      36
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,813
      41
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓12.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carlisle West
      B Silverdale
      Violent Crime
      1,170 ↓5%
      13 ↑63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↓45%
      7 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      160 ↑13%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      59 ↓5%
      4 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      315 ↓2%
      6 ↑20%
      Drugs
      127 ↑44%
      1
      Public Order
      308 ↑18%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      10 ↓41%
      0
      Shoplifting
      214 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑17%
      0
      Other Crime
      92 ↑7%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Silverdale is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carlisle West safer than Silverdale?

      Carlisle West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,729 crimes in the last 12 months. Silverdale has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 36 crimes. Silverdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Carlisle West vs Silverdale?

      Carlisle West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Silverdale shows -12.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Carlisle West and Silverdale?

      In Carlisle West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,170 incidents). In Silverdale, it is Violent Crime (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Carlisle West and Silverdale?

      Carlisle West recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Silverdale recorded 7. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Carlisle West vs Silverdale?

      Violent crime in Carlisle West totalled 1,170 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Silverdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Carlisle West and Silverdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carlisle West recorded 2,813 crimes (now 2,729, a change of -3%). Silverdale recorded 41 crimes previously (now 36, -12.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carlisle West and Silverdale?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Carlisle West has a resolution rate of 20.4% and Silverdale has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carlisle West and Silverdale?

      Carlisle West falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Silverdale is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Carlisle West and Silverdale?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Carlisle West or Silverdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Carlisle West and Silverdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.