Bishop Auckland (Villages) vs Silverdale

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Bishop Auckland (Villages) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Silverdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Bishop Auckland (Villages) vs Silverdale Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Bishop Auckland (Villages)
      Durham Constabulary
      356 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Silverdale
      Lancashire Constabulary
      35 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishop Auckland (Villages)
      B Silverdale
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      356
      35
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      342
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓27.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishop Auckland (Villages)
      B Silverdale
      Violent Crime
      127 ↓2%
      11 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↑9%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑29%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑11%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      29 ↑107%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↑2%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      8 ↓47%
      1
      Public Order
      15 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑700%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Silverdale is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 55/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishop Auckland (Villages) safer than Silverdale?

      Bishop Auckland (Villages) has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 356 crimes in the last 12 months. Silverdale has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 35 crimes. Silverdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishop Auckland (Villages) vs Silverdale?

      Bishop Auckland (Villages) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Silverdale shows -27.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Silverdale?

      In Bishop Auckland (Villages), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (127 incidents). In Silverdale, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Silverdale?

      Bishop Auckland (Villages) recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Silverdale recorded 8. 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 Bishop Auckland (Villages) vs Silverdale?

      Violent crime in Bishop Auckland (Villages) totalled 127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Silverdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Silverdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishop Auckland (Villages) recorded 342 crimes (now 356, a change of +4.1%). Silverdale recorded 48 crimes previously (now 35, -27.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishop Auckland (Villages) 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. Bishop Auckland (Villages) has a resolution rate of 50% and Silverdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Silverdale?

      Bishop Auckland (Villages) falls within the Durham 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 Bishop Auckland (Villages) 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 Bishop Auckland (Villages) or Silverdale on a crime map?

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

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