Crime in Silksworth: statistics, rates and trends
994 crimes were recorded in Silksworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Silksworth
- Questions about crime in Silksworth
- About this data
994 crimes were recorded in Silksworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 319 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Silksworth has the 1,355th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Silksworth | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 994 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.3 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,426 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Silksworth was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,280 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (994). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 994 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,257 | 120.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,237 | 118.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,170 | 112.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,114 | 106.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,208 | 115.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,090 | 104.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,096 | 105.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,280 | 122.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Silksworth over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+11%). The largest falls were in drugs (-58%) and shoplifting (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 319 | 30.6 | 0.89 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 21.4 | 1.39 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 10.3 | 1.24 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 9.8 | 1.44 | -1% |
| Public order | 62 | 5.9 | 0.90 | -22% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +11% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.6 | 1.73 | -17% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -49% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -58% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +117% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.70 | +500% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Silksworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Silksworth recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Silksworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Silksworth recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Silksworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Silksworth recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Silksworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Silksworth recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Silksworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Silksworth recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Silksworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Silksworth recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Silksworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Silksworth recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Silksworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Silksworth recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Silksworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Silksworth recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Silksworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Silksworth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Silksworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Silksworth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Silksworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Silksworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Silksworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Silksworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Silksworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Silksworth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Silksworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Silksworth.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Silksworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 136 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Birch Court | 49 |
| On or near Strathmore Road | 32 |
| On or near Silloth Road | 29 |
| On or near Police Station | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Silksworth Close | 23 |
| On or near Wilson Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Lincoln Avenue | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Silksworth over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 314 | 31.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 224 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 196 | 19.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Silksworth has an estimated population of 10,426. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Silksworth sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Silksworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.6% |
Is Silksworth a safe place to live?
Silksworth recorded 95.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Silksworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Silksworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Silksworth was down 21% on the year before: 994 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,257 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Silksworth?
Silksworth is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Silksworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.