Springfield vs St Matthew's

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Springfield West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      St Matthew's West Midlands Police

      Springfield vs St Matthew's Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Springfield
      West Midlands Police
      3,021 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      St Matthew's
      West Midlands Police
      4,735 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Springfield
      B St Matthew's
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,021
      4,735
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,141
      5,073
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Springfield
      B St Matthew's
      Violent Crime
      1,464 ↓3%
      1,496 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      185 ↓29%
      315 ↓44%
      Other Theft
      172 ↓1%
      301 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      234 ↑6%
      288 ↑2%
      Burglary
      108 ↓33%
      193 ↑42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      222 ↓9%
      277 ↑3%
      Drugs
      94 ↑40%
      251 ↑22%
      Public Order
      172 ↓5%
      286 ↓17%
      Robbery
      50 ↓37%
      111 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      127 ↑87%
      912 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      26 ↓10%
      56 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓16%
      37 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      84 ↑38%
      136 ↑4%
      Other Crime
      67 ↓7%
      76 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Matthew's is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Springfield safer than St Matthew's?

      Springfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,021 crimes in the last 12 months. St Matthew's has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,735 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Springfield vs St Matthew's?

      Springfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Matthew's shows -6.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Springfield and St Matthew's?

      In Springfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,464 incidents). In St Matthew's, it is Violent Crime (1,496 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Springfield and St Matthew's?

      Springfield recorded 185 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Matthew's recorded 315. 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 St Matthew's?

      Violent crime in Springfield totalled 1,464 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,496 in St Matthew's. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Springfield and St Matthew's in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Springfield recorded 3,141 crimes (now 3,021, a change of -3.8%). St Matthew's recorded 5,073 crimes previously (now 4,735, -6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Springfield and St Matthew's?

      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 27.5% and St Matthew's has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Springfield and St Matthew's?

      Springfield falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. St Matthew's 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 Springfield and St Matthew's?

      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 St Matthew's on a crime map?

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

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