South Woodford vs Springfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    South Woodford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Springfield Metropolitan Police Service

      South Woodford vs Springfield Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Woodford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,428 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      39.1% 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 South Woodford
      B Springfield
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,428
      10,109
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,535
      10,505
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.1%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Woodford
      B Springfield
      Violent Crime
      714 ↑4%
      2,320 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      591 ↓4%
      2,446 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      272 ↓21%
      629 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      411 ↓22%
      570 ↓17%
      Burglary
      234 ↓6%
      482 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      144 ↓17%
      472 ↑0%
      Drugs
      143 ↑18%
      521 ↑23%
      Public Order
      154 ↓5%
      615 ↓4%
      Robbery
      123 ↑17%
      419 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      492 ↑28%
      336 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      68 ↓28%
      924 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓33%
      179 ↓23%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑78%
      85 ↑93%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑23%
      111 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Woodford is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Woodford safer than Springfield?

      South Woodford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,428 crimes in the last 12 months. Springfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 10,109 crimes. South Woodford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Woodford vs Springfield?

      South Woodford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — 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 South Woodford and Springfield?

      In South Woodford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (714 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 South Woodford and Springfield?

      South Woodford recorded 591 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 South Woodford vs Springfield?

      Violent crime in South Woodford totalled 714 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 South Woodford and Springfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Woodford recorded 3,535 crimes (now 3,428, a change of -3%). Springfield recorded 10,505 crimes previously (now 10,109, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Woodford 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. South Woodford has a resolution rate of 39.1% and Springfield has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Woodford and Springfield?

      South Woodford 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 South Woodford 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 South Woodford or Springfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Woodford 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.