Crime in Springfield North: statistics, rates and trends

581 crimes were recorded in Springfield North in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 286 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Springfield North has the 2,952nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Springfield North was highest in the year to July 2021 (716 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (464). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 North 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+50%) and anti-social behaviour (+43%).

Violence and sexual offences in Springfield North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Springfield North recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Springfield North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Springfield North recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Springfield North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Springfield North recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Springfield North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Springfield North recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Springfield North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Springfield North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Springfield North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Springfield North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Springfield North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Springfield North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Springfield North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Springfield North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Springfield North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Springfield North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Springfield North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Springfield North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Springfield North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Springfield North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Springfield North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Springfield North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Springfield North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Springfield North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Springfield North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Springfield North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Springfield North 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 North has an estimated population of 11,237. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Springfield North sits in decile 7.8, less 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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