Norwood vs Springwood

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Norwood Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Springwood Merseyside Police

      Norwood vs Springwood Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwood
      Merseyside Police
      888 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      21.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Springwood
      Merseyside Police
      613 crimes / 12m
      ↑56.4% trend
      22.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norwood
      B Springwood
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      888
      613
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      938
      392
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↑56.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.5%
      22.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norwood
      B Springwood
      Violent Crime
      453 ↑0%
      269 ↑58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↓26%
      58 ↑87%
      Other Theft
      54 ↑10%
      35 ↑75%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓12%
      20 ↑100%
      Burglary
      21 ↓9%
      10 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓32%
      79 ↑108%
      Drugs
      55 ↓5%
      27 ↑170%
      Public Order
      77 ↓19%
      56 ↑17%
      Robbery
      4 ↓50%
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↑31%
      37 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑3%
      15 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Springwood is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norwood safer than Springwood?

      Norwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 888 crimes in the last 12 months. Springwood has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 613 crimes. Springwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norwood vs Springwood?

      Norwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Springwood shows +56.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norwood and Springwood?

      In Norwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (453 incidents). In Springwood, it is Violent Crime (269 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norwood and Springwood?

      Norwood recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Springwood recorded 58. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Norwood vs Springwood?

      Violent crime in Norwood totalled 453 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 269 in Springwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norwood and Springwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norwood recorded 938 crimes (now 888, a change of -5.3%). Springwood recorded 392 crimes previously (now 613, +56.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norwood and Springwood?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Norwood has a resolution rate of 21.5% and Springwood has 22.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norwood and Springwood?

      Norwood falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Springwood is covered by Merseyside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Norwood and Springwood?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Norwood or Springwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norwood and Springwood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.