Emerson Park vs Springfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Emerson Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Springfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Emerson Park vs Springfield Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Emerson Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,610 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Springfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,109 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Emerson Park
      B Springfield
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,610
      10,109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,657
      10,505
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Emerson Park
      B Springfield
      Violent Crime
      420 ↑2%
      2,320 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      351 ↑40%
      2,446 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      102 ↓11%
      629 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      174 ↓24%
      570 ↓17%
      Burglary
      62 ↓30%
      482 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      89 ↑10%
      472 ↑0%
      Drugs
      64 ↑73%
      521 ↑23%
      Public Order
      80 ↑0%
      615 ↓4%
      Robbery
      35 ↓27%
      419 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      184 ↓29%
      336 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓43%
      924 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑100%
      179 ↓23%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      85 ↑93%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑6%
      111 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Emerson Park is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Emerson Park safer than Springfield?

      Emerson Park has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,610 crimes in the last 12 months. Springfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 10,109 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Emerson Park vs Springfield?

      Emerson Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Springfield shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Emerson Park and Springfield?

      In Emerson Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (420 incidents). In Springfield, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,446 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Emerson Park and Springfield?

      Emerson Park recorded 351 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Springfield recorded 2,446. 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 Emerson Park vs Springfield?

      Violent crime in Emerson Park totalled 420 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,320 in Springfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Emerson Park and Springfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Emerson Park recorded 1,657 crimes (now 1,610, a change of -2.8%). Springfield recorded 10,505 crimes previously (now 10,109, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Emerson Park and Springfield?

      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. Emerson Park has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Springfield has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Emerson Park and Springfield?

      Emerson Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Springfield is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Emerson Park and Springfield?

      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 Emerson Park or Springfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Emerson Park and Springfield. 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.