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Is Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) Safe?

Crime statistics for Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West). Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 22,959 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

22,959 Crimes (last 36 months)
76.1% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓15% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 22,959 total crimes recorded in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West)

Violent Crime
7,656 33.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
4,482 19.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
2,469 10.8%
Shoplifting
1,913 8.3%
Public Order
1,539 6.7%
Other Theft
1,257 5.5%
Vehicle Crime
927 4%
Burglary
882 3.8%
Other Crime
786 3.4%
Drugs
537 2.3%
Possession of Weapons
198 0.9%
Robbery
155 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
101 0.4%
Theft from Person
57 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) safe?

Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 6,765 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 15% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) in the last 12 months?

6,765 crimes were recorded in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 15% compared to the previous 12-month period (7,956 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 7,656 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West)?

The most common crime in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) is Violent Crime, with 7,656 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 113.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 15% — from 7,956 crimes in the previous 12 months to 6,765 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West)?

Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) compare to the Northumbria Police average?

Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) has a safety score of 10/100, while the Northumbria Police force area average is 9/100. Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West)?

76.1% of crimes recorded in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Northumbria Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West)?

7,656 violent crimes were recorded in Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) in the last 12 months — representing 113.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 4,482 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) last updated?

The crime data for Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) with other areas?

You can compare Farringdon, Pennywell, Pallion, Silksworth and Ryhope (Sunderland West) with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.