Crime Rate in Silksworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silksworth

The total recorded crimes in Silksworth, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silksworth crime rate of 3.68 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 Silksworth, encompassing approximately 27,187 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
Silksworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birch Court with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Silksworth?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Silksworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1416 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Silksworth recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Silksworth had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,207 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Silksworth recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Silksworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Silksworth has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 3.68 ranking 12th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Silksworth crimes were 1,416. The crime rate of Silksworth in 2024 was 52.08 (year) or 4.34 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Silksworth were around 1,207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.39 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)
Hendon321 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield285 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North109 102,062 32,072 3
Southwick136 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion128 41,860 51,872 4
St Peter's123 71,670 71,752 5
Redhill125 51,582 101,586 8
Ryhope124 61,762 61,571 9
Houghton118 81,616 81,645 7
Washington Central91 161,582 91,512 10
Castle118 91,383 151,500 12
Sandhill98 131,474 121,506 11
Hetton108 111,533 111,478 13
St Anne's97 151,454 131,269 14
Copt Hill97 141,031 181,124 18
Washington West59 231,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row87 181,154 161,142 17
Doxford89 17977 21853 22
Washington East59 22989 20988 19
St Michael's76 201,000 19933 21
Fulwell84 19935 22841 23
St Chad's45 25760 25945 20
Barnes75 21893 23772 24
Washington South47 24818 24767 25

Silksworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244
July 202420
June 202420
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202521
January 202539
December 202434
November 202425
October 202434
September 202433
August 202428
July 202432
June 202474
May 202440
April 202424

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202520
January 202518
December 20249
November 202417
October 202417
September 202423
August 202420
July 202416
June 202454
May 202417
April 202416

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202518
January 202522
December 202426
November 202422
October 202423
September 202427
August 202412
July 202437
June 202424
May 202417
April 20248

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202422
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202513
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202414
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Silksworth in March 2025

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

1. Birch Court (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting22
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Britannia Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Lord Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
9. Silksworth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Cypress Square (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.