Poplar vs Springfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Poplar Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Springfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Poplar vs Springfield Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Poplar
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,138 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      36.4% 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 Poplar
      B Springfield
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,138
      10,109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,289
      10,505
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poplar
      B Springfield
      Violent Crime
      3,930 ↑8%
      2,320 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,320 ↑1%
      2,446 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      1,346 ↑0%
      629 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,254 ↑11%
      570 ↓17%
      Burglary
      754 ↑9%
      482 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      682 ↑3%
      472 ↑0%
      Drugs
      964 ↑47%
      521 ↑23%
      Public Order
      821 ↑7%
      615 ↓4%
      Robbery
      476 ↓3%
      419 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      1,348 ↑5%
      336 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      807 ↓8%
      924 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      185 ↓18%
      179 ↓23%
      Possession of Weapons
      98 ↑27%
      85 ↑93%
      Other Crime
      153 ↑8%
      111 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Springfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poplar safer than Springfield?

      Poplar has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,138 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 Poplar vs Springfield?

      Poplar shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — 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 Poplar and Springfield?

      In Poplar, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,930 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 Poplar and Springfield?

      Poplar recorded 3,320 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 Poplar vs Springfield?

      Violent crime in Poplar totalled 3,930 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 Poplar and Springfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poplar recorded 15,289 crimes (now 16,138, a change of +5.6%). Springfield recorded 10,505 crimes previously (now 10,109, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poplar 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. Poplar has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Springfield has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poplar and Springfield?

      Poplar 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 Poplar 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 Poplar or Springfield on a crime map?

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