Westerhope and Newburn vs Silverdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Westerhope and Newburn Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Silverdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Westerhope and Newburn vs Silverdale Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Westerhope and Newburn
      Northumbria Police
      5,206 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      22.8% 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 Westerhope and Newburn
      B Silverdale
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,206
      35
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,828
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↓27.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westerhope and Newburn
      B Silverdale
      Violent Crime
      1,712 ↓4%
      11 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,100 ↓20%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      254 ↓14%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      207 ↓39%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      168 ↓3%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      484 ↓16%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      123 ↑28%
      1
      Public Order
      372 ↓11%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      69 ↑123%
      0
      Shoplifting
      455 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓7%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↓2%
      0
      Other Crime
      190 ↑56%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Silverdale is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westerhope and Newburn safer than Silverdale?

      Westerhope and Newburn has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,206 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 Westerhope and Newburn vs Silverdale?

      Westerhope and Newburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — 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 Westerhope and Newburn and Silverdale?

      In Westerhope and Newburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,712 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 Westerhope and Newburn and Silverdale?

      Westerhope and Newburn recorded 1,100 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 Westerhope and Newburn vs Silverdale?

      Violent crime in Westerhope and Newburn totalled 1,712 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 Westerhope and Newburn and Silverdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westerhope and Newburn recorded 5,828 crimes (now 5,206, a change of -10.7%). Silverdale recorded 48 crimes previously (now 35, -27.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westerhope and Newburn 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. Westerhope and Newburn has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Silverdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Westerhope and Newburn and Silverdale?

      Westerhope and Newburn 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 Westerhope and Newburn 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 Westerhope and Newburn or Silverdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westerhope and Newburn and Silverdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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