Springfield is the safest small town in Essex, and is the third safest overall out of Essex's 315 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Springfield in 2021 was 2.3 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares similarly to Essex's overall crime rate, coming in 3443% lower than the Essex rate of 81 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Springfield is the 36th safest small town, and the 161st safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Springfield are violence and sexual offences, with 28 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 1.3. This is 46% higher than 2020's figure of 15 offences and a difference of 0.62 from 2020's crime rate of 0.71. Springfield's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, the same as 2020's figure of 1 crime.
Safest
Small Towns, Essex
2976% lower, regional crime rate
East of England
3238% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Springfield is 2976% lower than the East of England and 3238% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
| Springfield | |
| East of England | |
| England, Wales & NI |
Incidents mapped in Springfield represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
Hover over a point to see a breakdown of crime types recorded at that location. You can also filter by individual crime types, or use a combinations of offences to visualize the data you need.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
Set up monthly updates on crime & public safety issues. We never spam.
Thanks! Please check your email and confirm your signup there.
| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.3 | 48 |
| 2020 | 1.5 | 31 |
| 2019 | 1.0 | 21 |
| 2018 | 1.1 | 23 |
| 2017 | 0.52 | 11 |
| 2016 | 0.90 | 19 |
We're available to answer questions about crime data and can supply custom data to support your work.
Email us directly
| Springfield | Essex | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 8 | 0.38 | 38,402 | 20.80 | 5374% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.05 | 1,650 | 0.89 | 1680% safer |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.05 | 5,840 | 3.16 | 6220% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3 | 0.14 | 13,534 | 7.33 | 5136% safer |
| Other Theft | 2 | 0.10 | 10,250 | 5.55 | 5450% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.05 | 1,182 | 0.64 | 1180% safer |
| Public Order | 4 | 0.19 | 16,425 | 8.89 | 4579% safer |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.19 | 7,095 | 3.84 | 1921% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4 | 0.19 | 10,154 | 5.50 | 2795% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 28 | 1.33 | 72,865 | 39.46 | 2867% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 48 | 2.29 | - |
| Leigh-on-Sea | 76 | 3.26 | 30% more dangerous |
| Stanway | 160 | 14.90 | 85% more dangerous |
| Hawkwell | 401 | 31.79 | 93% more dangerous |
| Hockley | 363 | 36.46 | 94% more dangerous |
| Wivenhoe | 297 | 37.36 | 94% more dangerous |
View crime percentage over time for
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Other crime | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| December 2021 | Burglary | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| December 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| December 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| December 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Possession of weapons | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| September 2021 | Public order | On or near Chelmer Valley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.38 | Safer |
| Burglary | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.05 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.14 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.14 | 0.10 | Getting worse |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.10 | - | - | 0.05 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.19 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.19 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | - | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.19 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.71 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 2.29 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 97% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 97% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 97% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 97% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 98% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 98% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 98% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 98% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 98% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 98% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmer Village | 763 | 81 | First |
| Springfield North | 420 | 46 | Second |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Springfield change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Springfield saw a 300% increase in anti-social behaviour. Springfield saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during April, when it fell by 67% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | - | -67% | - | +200% | - | +300% | - | - | - | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Search by area
