Rowley Town vs Springfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Rowley Town West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Springfield West Midlands Police

      Rowley Town vs Springfield Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Rowley Town
      West Midlands Police
      4,922 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Springfield
      West Midlands Police
      3,021 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rowley Town
      B Springfield
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,922
      3,021
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,960
      3,141
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      27.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rowley Town
      B Springfield
      Violent Crime
      2,254 ↑1%
      1,464 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      297 ↓31%
      185 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      280 ↑7%
      172 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      405 ↑6%
      234 ↑6%
      Burglary
      171 ↓26%
      108 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      385 ↑2%
      222 ↓9%
      Drugs
      83 ↑5%
      94 ↑40%
      Public Order
      305 ↓4%
      172 ↓5%
      Robbery
      80 ↓14%
      50 ↓37%
      Shoplifting
      442 ↑41%
      127 ↑87%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑6%
      26 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓8%
      16 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      84 ↑5%
      84 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      107 ↓22%
      67 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Springfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rowley Town safer than Springfield?

      Rowley Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,922 crimes in the last 12 months. Springfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,021 crimes. Springfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rowley Town vs Springfield?

      Rowley Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — 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 Rowley Town and Springfield?

      In Rowley Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,254 incidents). In Springfield, it is Violent Crime (1,464 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rowley Town and Springfield?

      Rowley Town recorded 297 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Springfield recorded 185. 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 Rowley Town vs Springfield?

      Violent crime in Rowley Town totalled 2,254 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,464 in Springfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rowley Town recorded 4,960 crimes (now 4,922, a change of -0.8%). Springfield recorded 3,141 crimes previously (now 3,021, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rowley Town 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. Rowley Town has a resolution rate of 19.4% and Springfield has 27.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rowley Town and Springfield?

      Rowley Town falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Springfield is covered by West Midlands Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Rowley Town 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 Rowley Town or Springfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rowley Town and Springfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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