Fairlop vs Springfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Fairlop Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Springfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Fairlop vs Springfield Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Fairlop
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,014 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      31.6% 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 Fairlop
      B Springfield
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,014
      10,109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,824
      10,505
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.7%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairlop
      B Springfield
      Violent Crime
      937 ↑14%
      2,320 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      601 ↑13%
      2,446 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      195 ↓9%
      629 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      244 ↓10%
      570 ↓17%
      Burglary
      103 ↓16%
      482 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      195 ↑10%
      472 ↑0%
      Drugs
      87 ↑2%
      521 ↑23%
      Public Order
      171 ↑23%
      615 ↓4%
      Robbery
      81 ↑35%
      419 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      277 ↑18%
      336 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      56 ↓34%
      924 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓52%
      179 ↓23%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑56%
      85 ↑93%
      Other Crime
      40 ↓20%
      111 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Springfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairlop safer than Springfield?

      Fairlop has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,014 crimes in the last 12 months. Springfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 10,109 crimes. Springfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairlop vs Springfield?

      Fairlop shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Fairlop and Springfield?

      In Fairlop, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (937 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 Fairlop and Springfield?

      Fairlop recorded 601 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 Fairlop vs Springfield?

      Violent crime in Fairlop totalled 937 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 Fairlop and Springfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairlop recorded 2,824 crimes (now 3,014, a change of +6.7%). Springfield recorded 10,505 crimes previously (now 10,109, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairlop 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. Fairlop has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Springfield has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairlop and Springfield?

      Fairlop 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 Fairlop 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 Fairlop or Springfield on a crime map?

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