Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn vs Silverdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Silverdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn vs Silverdale Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn
      Northumbria Police
      3,585 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.5% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      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 Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn
      B Silverdale
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,585
      35
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,096
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.5%
      ↓27.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn
      B Silverdale
      Violent Crime
      1,279 ↓1%
      11 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      718 ↓13%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      168 ↓26%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      85 ↓54%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      124 ↓19%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      373 ↓2%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      52 ↓45%
      1
      Public Order
      257 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      27 ↑17%
      0
      Shoplifting
      303 ↓31%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓56%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓45%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↓26%
      0
      Other Crime
      145 ↑42%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Silverdale is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn safer than Silverdale?

      Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,585 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 Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn vs Silverdale?

      Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn and Silverdale?

      In Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,279 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 Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn and Silverdale?

      Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn recorded 718 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 Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn vs Silverdale?

      Violent crime in Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn totalled 1,279 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 Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn and Silverdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn recorded 4,096 crimes (now 3,585, a change of -12.5%). Silverdale recorded 48 crimes previously (now 35, -27.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn 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. Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Silverdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn and Silverdale?

      Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn falls within the Northumbria Police 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 Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn 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 Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn or Silverdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn 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.