Crime Rate in Springfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Springfield

The total recorded crimes in Springfield, Hackney, UK in March 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Springfield crime rate of 1.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Springfield, encompassing approximately 139,996 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (146.15% increase)
Springfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tatton Crescent with total crimes: 13
  • Springfield with total crimes: 11
  • Stamford Hill with total crimes: 10

How safe is Springfield?

To understand the safety of Springfield, we need to analyze Springfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Springfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 1045 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Springfield witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Springfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hackney average, with 2,133 crimes compared to 1,827. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Springfield witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, Springfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Springfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Springfield has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Springfield crimes were 1,045. The crime rate of Springfield in 2024 was 7.46 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Springfield were around 2,133 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.24 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch356 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central196 31,562 42,699 2
Homerton243 21,635 22,507 4
Dalston188 61,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick192 41,205 62,166 5
London Fields192 51,257 52,024 7
Hoxton West167 91,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge158 101,076 81,908 8
Woodberry Down170 8993 111,437 16
Victoria132 12879 141,740 10
Clissold139 111,020 101,546 13
Haggerston86 20783 171,562 11
Hackney Downs123 13948 121,549 12
King's Park117 15908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington123 14801 161,451 15
De Beauvoir106 17813 151,306 17
Shacklewell114 16753 181,200 18
Cazenove89 18498 21928 20
Brownswood88 19704 191,181 19
Stamford Hill West80 21600 20668 21

Springfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202523
January 202530
December 202430
November 202420
October 202433
September 202437
August 202435

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 202515
December 202413
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 202411
October 202410
September 202412
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202513
January 202510
December 202410
November 202417
October 202413
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 202412
October 202413
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202539
January 202552
December 202428
November 202443
October 202438
September 202445
August 202434

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 202412
October 20246
September 202418
August 20244

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Springfield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Springfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Tatton Crescent (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Springfield (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Stamford Hill (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harrington Hill (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Warwick Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Darenth Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broadway Mews (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Saw Mill Way (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2

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