Crime Rate in Springfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Springfield

The total recorded crimes in Springfield, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Springfield crime rate of 0.89 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Springfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Close with total crimes: 12
  • Springfield with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

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 February 2025 the Springfield has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 10th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch294 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central175 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton220 21,635 22,507 4
Dalston182 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick136 61,205 62,166 5
London Fields135 71,257 52,024 7
Hoxton West138 51,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge127 81,076 81,908 8
Woodberry Down125 9993 111,437 16
Victoria88 18879 141,740 10
Clissold107 111,020 101,546 13
Haggerston95 16783 171,562 11
Hackney Downs89 17948 121,549 12
Brownswood105 12704 191,181 19
King's Park97 15908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington104 13801 161,451 15
De Beauvoir104 14813 151,306 17
Shacklewell81 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove81 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West42 21600 20668 21

Springfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202539
January 202552
December 202428
November 202443
October 202438
September 202445
August 202434
April 202427

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 202418
August 202412
April 20249

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202510
December 202410
November 202417
October 202413
September 202415
August 20245
April 202411

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 202411
October 202410
September 202412
August 20243
May 20241
April 202413

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

High Crime Locations Springfield in February 2025

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

1. Maple Close (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Springfield (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stamford Hill (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Bakers Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Harrington Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
9. Warwick Grove (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Halberd Mews (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1

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