Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Silverdale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Silverdale Results
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Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) safer than Silverdale?
Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 672 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Silverdale?
Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.6% — 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Silverdale?
In Newton Aycliffe (Thickley), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (240 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Silverdale?
Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) recorded 144 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Silverdale?
Violent crime in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) totalled 240 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Silverdale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) recorded 548 crimes (now 672, a change of +22.6%). Silverdale recorded 48 crimes previously (now 35, -27.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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. Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Silverdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Silverdale?
Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) or Silverdale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Silverdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.