Crime in Springfield: statistics, rates and trends

1,857 crimes were recorded in Springfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 466 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Springfield has the 1,090th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Springfield was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,774 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,829). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Springfield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, theft from the person, robbery.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+306%) and vehicle crime (+21%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-45%) and drugs (-41%).

Anti-social behaviour in Springfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Springfield recorded 466 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Springfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Springfield recorded 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Springfield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Springfield recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Springfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Springfield recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 306% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Springfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Springfield recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Springfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Springfield recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Springfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Springfield recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Springfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Springfield recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Springfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Springfield recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Springfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Springfield recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Springfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Springfield recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Springfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Springfield recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Springfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Springfield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Springfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Springfield recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Springfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Springfield.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Springfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Springfield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Springfield has an estimated population of 17,510. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Springfield sits in decile 1.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Springfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.