Rainford vs Springwood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Rainford Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Springwood Merseyside Police

      Rainford vs Springwood Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Rainford
      Merseyside Police
      295 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      13.3% 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 Rainford
      B Springwood
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      295
      613
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      340
      392
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.2%
      ↑56.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      22.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rainford
      B Springwood
      Violent Crime
      137 ↑9%
      269 ↑58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↑13%
      58 ↑87%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓9%
      35 ↑75%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓69%
      20 ↑100%
      Burglary
      8 ↓62%
      10 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓14%
      79 ↑108%
      Drugs
      15 ↑25%
      27 ↑170%
      Public Order
      24 ↓25%
      56 ↑17%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓25%
      37 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓54%
      15 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rainford is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rainford safer than Springwood?

      Rainford has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 295 crimes in the last 12 months. Springwood has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 613 crimes. Rainford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rainford vs Springwood?

      Rainford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.2% — 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 Rainford and Springwood?

      In Rainford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 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 Rainford and Springwood?

      Rainford recorded 34 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 Rainford vs Springwood?

      Violent crime in Rainford totalled 137 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 Rainford and Springwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rainford recorded 340 crimes (now 295, a change of -13.2%). Springwood recorded 392 crimes previously (now 613, +56.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rainford 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. Rainford has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Springwood has 22.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rainford and Springwood?

      Rainford 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 Rainford 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 Rainford or Springwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rainford 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.