Springfield vs Woodside

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Springfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Woodside Metropolitan Police Service

      Springfield vs Woodside Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Springfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,109 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Woodside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,042 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Springfield
      B Woodside
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,109
      6,042
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,505
      6,150
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Springfield
      B Woodside
      Violent Crime
      2,320 ↑0%
      1,860 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,446 ↑11%
      1,299 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      629 ↓14%
      396 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      570 ↓17%
      561 ↓18%
      Burglary
      482 ↓2%
      230 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      472 ↑0%
      401 ↑4%
      Drugs
      521 ↑23%
      293 ↓11%
      Public Order
      615 ↓4%
      335 ↑12%
      Robbery
      419 ↑1%
      146 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      336 ↓44%
      295 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      924 ↓19%
      79 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      179 ↓23%
      29 ↓6%
      Possession of Weapons
      85 ↑93%
      43 ↑87%
      Other Crime
      111 ↑8%
      75 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Springfield safer than Woodside?

      Springfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,109 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,042 crimes. Springfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Springfield vs Woodside?

      Springfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodside shows -1.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Springfield and Woodside?

      In Springfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,446 incidents). In Woodside, it is Violent Crime (1,860 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Springfield and Woodside?

      Springfield recorded 2,446 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodside recorded 1,299. 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 Springfield vs Woodside?

      Violent crime in Springfield totalled 2,320 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,860 in Woodside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Springfield recorded 10,505 crimes (now 10,109, a change of -3.8%). Woodside recorded 6,150 crimes previously (now 6,042, -1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Springfield and Woodside?

      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. Springfield has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Woodside has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Springfield and Woodside?

      Springfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woodside 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 Springfield and Woodside?

      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 Springfield or Woodside on a crime map?

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