Springwood vs Woolton Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Springwood Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Woolton Village Merseyside Police

      Springwood vs Woolton Village Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Springwood
      Merseyside Police
      613 crimes / 12m
      ↑56.4% trend
      22.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Woolton Village
      Merseyside Police
      508 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.3% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Springwood
      B Woolton Village
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      613
      508
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      392
      390
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑56.4%
      ↑30.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.3%
      27.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Springwood
      B Woolton Village
      Violent Crime
      269 ↑58%
      191 ↑59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑87%
      108 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑75%
      28 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑100%
      26 ↑53%
      Burglary
      10 ↓23%
      11 ↑38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑108%
      56 ↑30%
      Drugs
      27 ↑170%
      21 ↑91%
      Public Order
      56 ↑17%
      42 ↑8%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑28%
      8 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      9 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woolton Village is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 20/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Springwood safer than Woolton Village?

      Springwood has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 613 crimes in the last 12 months. Woolton Village has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 508 crimes. Woolton Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Springwood vs Woolton Village?

      Springwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +56.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woolton Village shows +30.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Springwood and Woolton Village?

      In Springwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (269 incidents). In Woolton Village, it is Violent Crime (191 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Springwood and Woolton Village?

      Springwood recorded 58 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woolton Village recorded 108. 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 Woolton Village?

      Violent crime in Springwood totalled 269 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 191 in Woolton Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Springwood and Woolton Village 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%). Woolton Village recorded 390 crimes previously (now 508, +30.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Springwood and Woolton Village?

      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 Woolton Village has 27.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Springwood and Woolton Village?

      Springwood falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Woolton Village 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 Woolton Village?

      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 Woolton Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Springwood and Woolton Village. 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.