Sunderland Central vs Silverdale

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

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

      Sunderland Central vs Silverdale Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sunderland Central
      Northumbria Police
      5,706 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      27.2% 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 Sunderland Central
      B Silverdale
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,706
      35
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,542
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↓27.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sunderland Central
      B Silverdale
      Violent Crime
      1,810 ↓4%
      11 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      873 ↓21%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      350 ↓23%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      252 ↓10%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      272 ↓27%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      389 ↓23%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      219 ↓4%
      1
      Public Order
      438 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      106 ↑18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      704 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      58 ↓12%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↓27%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↓13%
      0
      Other Crime
      136 ↓2%
      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 Sunderland Central safer than Silverdale?

      Sunderland Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,706 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 Sunderland Central vs Silverdale?

      Sunderland Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — 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 Sunderland Central and Silverdale?

      In Sunderland Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,810 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 Sunderland Central and Silverdale?

      Sunderland Central recorded 873 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 Sunderland Central vs Silverdale?

      Violent crime in Sunderland Central totalled 1,810 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 Sunderland Central and Silverdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sunderland Central recorded 6,542 crimes (now 5,706, a change of -12.8%). Silverdale recorded 48 crimes previously (now 35, -27.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sunderland 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. Sunderland Central has a resolution rate of 27.2% and Silverdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sunderland Central and Silverdale?

      Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland Central or Silverdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sunderland 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.