South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Silverdale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Silverdale Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Whitehaven and St Bees safer than Silverdale?
South Whitehaven and St Bees has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 594 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 South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Silverdale?
South Whitehaven and St Bees shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.2% — 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 South Whitehaven and St Bees and Silverdale?
In South Whitehaven and St Bees, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (332 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 South Whitehaven and St Bees and Silverdale?
South Whitehaven and St Bees recorded 27 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 South Whitehaven and St Bees vs Silverdale?
Violent crime in South Whitehaven and St Bees totalled 332 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 South Whitehaven and St Bees and Silverdale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Whitehaven and St Bees recorded 916 crimes (now 594, a change of -35.2%). Silverdale recorded 41 crimes previously (now 36, -12.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Whitehaven and St Bees 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. South Whitehaven and St Bees has a resolution rate of 0% and Silverdale has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Whitehaven and St Bees and Silverdale?
South Whitehaven and St Bees 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 South Whitehaven and St Bees 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 South Whitehaven and St Bees or Silverdale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Whitehaven and St Bees and Silverdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.