North Shields vs Silverdale

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    North Shields Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Silverdale Lancashire Constabulary

      North Shields vs Silverdale Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Shields
      Northumbria Police
      6,584 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Silverdale
      Lancashire Constabulary
      35 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Shields
      B Silverdale
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,584
      35
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,300
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.8%
      ↓27.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Shields
      B Silverdale
      Violent Crime
      2,038 ↓6%
      11 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,090 ↓38%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      372 ↓12%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      219 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      213 ↑4%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      613 ↓17%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      184 ↑24%
      1
      Public Order
      523 ↓3%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      88 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      946 ↑24%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓17%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↓57%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↓24%
      0
      Other Crime
      190 ↑46%
      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 North Shields safer than Silverdale?

      North Shields has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,584 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 North Shields vs Silverdale?

      North Shields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — 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 North Shields and Silverdale?

      In North Shields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,038 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 North Shields and Silverdale?

      North Shields recorded 1,090 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 North Shields vs Silverdale?

      Violent crime in North Shields totalled 2,038 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 North Shields and Silverdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Shields recorded 7,300 crimes (now 6,584, a change of -9.8%). Silverdale recorded 48 crimes previously (now 35, -27.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Shields 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. North Shields has a resolution rate of 29.6% and Silverdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Shields and Silverdale?

      North Shields 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 North Shields 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 North Shields or Silverdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Shields 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.