Crime Rate in Silverdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silverdale

The total recorded crimes in Silverdale, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silverdale crime rate of 0.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Silverdale, encompassing approximately 4,421 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Silverdale Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Yealand Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Silverdale?

To understand the safety of Silverdale, we need to analyze Silverdale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Silverdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 95 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Silverdale recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Silverdale had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 89 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Silverdale recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Silverdale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Silverdale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Silverdale has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 10.86 ranking 27th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Silverdale crimes were 95. The crime rate of Silverdale in 2024 was 123.71 (year) or 10.31 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Silverdale were around 89 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.89 (year) or 11.16 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Silverdale)CrimesRank (Silverdale)CrimesRank (Silverdale)
Poulton173 11,781 21,588 1
Castle163 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk142 31,577 31,263 3
Harbour90 51,199 41,230 4
Westgate97 41,097 61,084 5
Skerton East79 61,124 51,070 6
Heysham North74 71,080 71,069 7
Skerton West71 81,028 8908 8
Marsh69 9902 9699 9
Bare35 13490 11506 10
Heysham South49 10561 10493 11
Carnforth & Millhead39 11394 14337 13
Scotforth West34 14482 12385 12
John O'Gaunt36 12354 16319 15
Scotforth East33 15402 13282 16
Heysham Central32 17319 17331 14
Overton25 18389 15260 17
Ellel32 16252 19227 19
Lower Lune Valley19 20289 18238 18
Bolton & Slyne22 19247 20194 21
Torrisholme10 23154 22214 20
University & Scotforth Rural11 22169 21125 23
Halton-with-Aughton18 21126 23132 22
Warton10 24117 24108 24
Kellet8 25106 2582 26
Upper Lune Valley7 2661 2771 27

Silverdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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April 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20248

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20251
June 20242

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

High Crime Locations Silverdale in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Silverdale postcode area is presented below.

1. Yealand Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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