Crime Rate in Silverdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silverdale

The total recorded crimes in Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silverdale crime rate of 10.86 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:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (177.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Silverdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 6
  • Halfway Place with total crimes: 3
  • Parkfields Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Silverdale has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 10.86 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Silverdale)CrimesRank (Silverdale)CrimesRank (Silverdale)
Town190 12,042 12,087 1
Cross Heath95 2789 3907 2
Talke & Butt Lane65 5823 2799 3
Bradwell73 3747 4719 4
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe70 4561 6545 9
Wolstanton46 8629 5617 5
Holditch & Chesterton41 10545 8613 6
Crackley & Red Street56 6542 9585 8
Westlands44 9307 13326 13
May Bank37 11352 12476 10
Thistleberry36 12412 10425 11
Audley27 15374 11372 12
Knutton30 13258 14254 14
Madeley & Betley27 14200 16189 16
Newchapel & Mow Cop16 17237 15243 15
Loggerheads17 16161 17149 19
Westbury Park & Northwood9 21146 19159 17
Clayton13 18156 18156 18
Keele10 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

Silverdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 20259
March 202518
February 202513
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202521
March 202513
February 202518
January 202522
December 202417
November 202415
October 202422
September 202415
August 202414
July 202420
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
June 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 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. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Halfway Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Parkfields Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Vale Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. May Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Piren Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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