Byker and Walker vs Silverdale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Byker and Walker 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 Byker and Walker safer than Silverdale?
Byker and Walker has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,400 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 Byker and Walker vs Silverdale?
Byker and Walker shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.7% — 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 Byker and Walker and Silverdale?
In Byker and Walker, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,012 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 Byker and Walker and Silverdale?
Byker and Walker recorded 1,120 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 Byker and Walker vs Silverdale?
Violent crime in Byker and Walker totalled 2,012 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 Byker and Walker and Silverdale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Byker and Walker recorded 7,328 crimes (now 6,400, a change of -12.7%). Silverdale recorded 48 crimes previously (now 35, -27.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Byker and Walker 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. Byker and Walker has a resolution rate of 23.3% and Silverdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Byker and Walker and Silverdale?
Byker and Walker 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 Byker and Walker 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 Byker and Walker or Silverdale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Byker and Walker and Silverdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.