Is Springfield safe?

Current local priorities

• Drug-Related Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in Springfield Ward Drug-related anti-social behaviour continues to have a detrimental impact on residents and businesses within Springfield Ward. Concerns include the use and supply of controlled drugs, groups congregating and causing nuisance, intimidation of residents, street drinking, and associated criminality. A proactive policing approach, supported by partner agencies, will be used to deter offending, identify those responsible, and improve community confidence.
• Road safety concerns within Springfield Ward include speeding, seatbelt non-compliance, and the unlawful use of electric pedal bikes. These behaviours increase the risk of collisions, injury, and public concern. A combination of targeted enforcement, visible patrols, and community engagement will be used to improve compliance, reduce offending, and make the ward's roads safer for all users.
• Shoplifting and retail crime continue to have a significant impact on businesses across Springfield Ward, particularly Boots, which has experienced substantial stock losses due to theft. These offences negatively affect staff, customers, and the wider community, contributing to increased fear of crime and financial losses for local businesses. Repeat offenders are often linked to wider acquisitive crime, anti-social behaviour, and other forms of criminality, making proactive enforcement and partnership working essential to reducing offending and improving community confidence. Targeted policing activity will focus on identifying prolific offenders, supporting victims of crime, preventing repeat offences, and protecting the local retail economy.