Springwood vs West Derby Leyfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Springwood Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      West Derby Leyfield Merseyside Police

      Springwood vs West Derby Leyfield Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Springwood
      Merseyside Police
      613 crimes / 12m
      ↑56.4% trend
      22.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      West Derby Leyfield
      Merseyside Police
      810 crimes / 12m
      ↑75% trend
      21.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Springwood
      B West Derby Leyfield
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      613
      810
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      392
      463
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑56.4%
      ↑75%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.3%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Springwood
      B West Derby Leyfield
      Violent Crime
      269 ↑58%
      373 ↑185%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑87%
      91 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑75%
      31 ↑82%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑100%
      30 ↓29%
      Burglary
      10 ↓23%
      24 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑108%
      65 ↑59%
      Drugs
      27 ↑170%
      39 ↑225%
      Public Order
      56 ↑17%
      83 ↑124%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      13 ↑550%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑28%
      22 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      7 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      7
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      24 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Springwood is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Springwood safer than West Derby Leyfield?

      Springwood has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 613 crimes in the last 12 months. West Derby Leyfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 810 crimes. Springwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Springwood vs West Derby Leyfield?

      Springwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +56.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Derby Leyfield shows +75% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Springwood and West Derby Leyfield?

      In Springwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (269 incidents). In West Derby Leyfield, it is Violent Crime (373 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Springwood and West Derby Leyfield?

      Springwood recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Derby Leyfield recorded 91. 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 Springwood vs West Derby Leyfield?

      Violent crime in Springwood totalled 269 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 373 in West Derby Leyfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Springwood and West Derby Leyfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Springwood recorded 392 crimes (now 613, a change of +56.4%). West Derby Leyfield recorded 463 crimes previously (now 810, +75%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Springwood and West Derby Leyfield?

      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. Springwood has a resolution rate of 22.3% and West Derby Leyfield has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Springwood and West Derby Leyfield?

      Springwood falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Derby Leyfield 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 Springwood and West Derby Leyfield?

      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 Springwood or West Derby Leyfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Springwood and West Derby Leyfield. 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.