Crime in Springfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,817 crimes were recorded in Springfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Springfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Springfield
- Types of crime in Springfield
- Springfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Springfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Springfield
- Demographics of Springfield
- Questions about crime in Springfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (445), anti-social behaviour (444) and theft from the person (144) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,149th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Springfield | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,817 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.8 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,510 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Springfield of any year here (1,817 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,817 | 103.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,841 | 105.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,911 | 109.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,994 | 113.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,254 | 128.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,744 | 156.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,806 | 160.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,261 | 129.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,959 | 111.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 126 |
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 160 |
| April 2026 | 174 |
| March 2026 | 173 |
| February 2026 | 131 |
| January 2026 | 147 |
| December 2025 | 134 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 161 |
| September 2025 | 164 |
Compared with England and Wales, Springfield recorded notably more theft from the person (4.9 times the national rate), robbery (2.4 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (46% below) and other crime (43% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 32 to 139 and vehicle crime rose from 71 to 97, while drugs fell from 80 to 48 and theft from the person fell from 213 to 144.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 445 | 25.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 444 | 25.4 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 144 | 8.2 | 1.7 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 7.9 | 8.5 | +334% |
| Public order | 131 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 118 | 6.7 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +37% |
| Burglary | 65 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Robbery | 58 | 3.3 | 1.4 | -3% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 1.8 | 0.8 | -32% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Springfield; the highest is Shacklewell (152.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cazenove (61.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Springfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cazenove | 873 | 61.0 | -41% |
| Stamford Hill West | 679 | 84.0 | -19% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,397 | 106.8 | +3% |
| Stoke Newington | 1,463 | 123.7 | +19% |
| Lea Bridge | 1,706 | 115.5 | +11% |
| Woodberry Down | 1,808 | 132.4 | +28% |
| Clissold | 1,523 | 112.8 | +9% |
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | +47% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Springfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tatton Crescent” (197).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tatton Crescent | 197 |
| On or near Stamford Hill | 163 |
| On or near Supermarket | 148 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 84 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 75 |
| On or near Springfield | 75 |
| On or near Broadway Mews | 71 |
| On or near Warwick Grove | 62 |
| On or near Halberd Mews | 50 |
| On or near Muston Road | 50 |
Of the 1,373 crimes in Springfield with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 444 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 674 | 49.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 288 | 21.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Springfield has an estimated population of 17,510 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (58%, against 23%), more social housing (39%, against 17%) and more private renting (37%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Springfield average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Springfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 33.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 58.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 88.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Springfield a safe place to live?
Springfield recorded 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,149th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Springfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 445 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (444).
Is crime in Springfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Springfield was down 1% on the year before: 1,817 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,841 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Springfield?
About 17,510 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Springfield?
Springfield is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.