Crime in Silksworth: statistics, rates and trends
986 crimes were recorded in Silksworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Silksworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Silksworth
- Types of crime in Silksworth
- Silksworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Silksworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Silksworth
- Demographics of Silksworth
- Questions about crime in Silksworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (311), anti-social behaviour (224) and criminal damage and arson (106) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,381st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Silksworth | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 986 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.6 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,426 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Silksworth of any year here (986 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 986 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,260 | 120.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,231 | 118.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,175 | 112.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,121 | 107.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,210 | 116.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,080 | 103.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,112 | 106.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,264 | 121.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
Compared with England and Wales, Silksworth recorded notably more other crime (63% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (51% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (40% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (58% below) and other theft (51% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 34 to 44, while other theft fell from 74 to 33 and shoplifting fell from 212 to 105.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 29.8 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 21.5 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 10.1 | 8.5 | -50% |
| Public order | 62 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.5 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -55% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -44% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Silksworth; the highest is Millfield (142.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnes, Sunderland (52.0).
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Silksworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (131).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 131 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Birch Court | 46 |
| On or near Police Station | 37 |
| On or near Silloth Road | 28 |
| On or near Strathmore Road | 28 |
| On or near Silksworth Close | 24 |
| On or near Wilson Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Primate Road | 16 |
Of the 762 crimes in Silksworth with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 224 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 295 | 38.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 221 | 29.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 214 | 28.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.8% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Silksworth has an estimated population of 10,426 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), more households without a car (33%, against 23%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Silksworth average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Silksworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Silksworth a safe place to live?
Silksworth recorded 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,381st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Silksworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (224).
Is crime in Silksworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Silksworth was down 22% on the year before: 986 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,260 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Silksworth?
About 10,426 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Silksworth?
Silksworth is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.