Crime Rate in Silverdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silverdale

The total recorded crimes in Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silverdale crime rate of 12.89 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Silverdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhall Place with total crimes: 7
  • May Street with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 4

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 Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Silverdale reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 547 crimes compared to 482. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Silverdale witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Silverdale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 592 crimes compared to 499. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Silverdale witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Silverdale has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Silverdale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Silverdale has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Silverdale crimes were 547. The crime rate of Silverdale in 2024 was 123.71 (year) or 10.31 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Silverdale were around 592 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.89 (year) or 11.16 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Silverdale)CrimesRank (Silverdale)CrimesRank (Silverdale)
Town208 12,042 12,087 1
Cross Heath79 2789 3907 2
Talke & Butt Lane77 3823 2799 3
Bradwell67 5747 4719 4
Holditch & Chesterton69 4545 8613 6
Wolstanton49 9629 5617 5
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe53 8561 6545 9
Crackley & Red Street59 6542 9585 8
May Bank33 13352 12476 10
Thistleberry44 10412 10425 11
Audley41 11374 11372 12
Knutton39 12258 14254 14
Westlands33 14307 13326 13
Newchapel & Mow Cop26 15237 15243 15
Madeley & Betley23 16200 16189 16
Westbury Park & Northwood17 18146 19159 17
Loggerheads13 20161 17149 19
Clayton18 17156 18156 18
Keele14 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore10 21142 21129 21

Silverdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202522
May 202511
April 202521
March 202513
February 202518
January 202522
December 202417
November 202415
October 202422
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202525
April 20259
March 202518
February 202513
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations Silverdale in July 2025

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

1. Woodhall Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. May Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Mill Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Cook Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oak Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stonewall Place (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
8. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Vale Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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