Gateshead Central vs Silverdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Gateshead Central Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Silverdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Gateshead Central vs Silverdale Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Gateshead Central
      Northumbria Police
      5,363 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      22.2% 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 Gateshead Central
      B Silverdale
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,363
      35
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,069
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓27.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gateshead Central
      B Silverdale
      Violent Crime
      1,759 ↓8%
      11 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      857 ↓30%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      391 ↓15%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      263 ↓9%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      202 ↓23%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      441 ↓2%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      193 ↑2%
      1
      Public Order
      484 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      88 ↑17%
      0
      Shoplifting
      386 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      48 ↓13%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↓36%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      60 ↓8%
      0
      Other Crime
      156 ↑14%
      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 Gateshead Central safer than Silverdale?

      Gateshead Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,363 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 Gateshead Central vs Silverdale?

      Gateshead Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — 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 Gateshead Central and Silverdale?

      In Gateshead Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,759 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 Gateshead Central and Silverdale?

      Gateshead Central recorded 857 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 Gateshead Central vs Silverdale?

      Violent crime in Gateshead Central totalled 1,759 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 Gateshead Central and Silverdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gateshead Central recorded 6,069 crimes (now 5,363, a change of -11.6%). Silverdale recorded 48 crimes previously (now 35, -27.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gateshead Central 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. Gateshead Central has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Silverdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gateshead Central and Silverdale?

      Gateshead Central 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 Gateshead Central 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 Gateshead Central or Silverdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gateshead Central 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.