Springfield vs Essington & Featherstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Springfield West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Essington & Featherstone Staffordshire Police

      Springfield vs Essington & Featherstone Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Springfield
      West Midlands Police
      4,122 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.3% trend
      34.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Essington & Featherstone
      Staffordshire Police
      194 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Springfield
      B Essington & Featherstone
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,122
      194
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,116
      202
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.3%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.7%
      13.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Springfield
      B Essington & Featherstone
      Violent Crime
      2,052 ↑38%
      59 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↓62%
      27 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      259 ↑47%
      11 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      364 ↑89%
      45 ↑22%
      Burglary
      177 ↑11%
      11 ↑83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      343 ↑55%
      13 ↓28%
      Drugs
      147 ↑110%
      8 ↓11%
      Public Order
      213 ↑25%
      12 ↓54%
      Robbery
      61 ↓6%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      159 ↑61%
      2 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      40 ↑82%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓36%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      98 ↑36%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      89 ↑11%
      3 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Essington & Featherstone is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Springfield safer than Essington & Featherstone?

      Springfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,122 crimes in the last 12 months. Essington & Featherstone has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 194 crimes. Essington & Featherstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Springfield vs Essington & Featherstone?

      Springfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Essington & Featherstone shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Springfield and Essington & Featherstone?

      In Springfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,052 incidents). In Essington & Featherstone, it is Violent Crime (59 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Springfield and Essington & Featherstone?

      Springfield recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Essington & Featherstone recorded 27. 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 Essington & Featherstone?

      Violent crime in Springfield totalled 2,052 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 59 in Essington & Featherstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Springfield and Essington & Featherstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Springfield recorded 3,116 crimes (now 4,122, a change of +32.3%). Essington & Featherstone recorded 202 crimes previously (now 194, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Springfield and Essington & Featherstone?

      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 34.7% and Essington & Featherstone has 13.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Springfield and Essington & Featherstone?

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

      What data is used to compare Springfield and Essington & Featherstone?

      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 Essington & Featherstone on a crime map?

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

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