Atherton vs Astley Mosley Common

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Atherton Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Astley Mosley Common Greater Manchester Police

      Atherton vs Astley Mosley Common Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Atherton
      Greater Manchester Police
      5 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Astley Mosley Common
      Greater Manchester Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Atherton
      B Astley Mosley Common
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11
      1
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓54.6%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Atherton
      B Astley Mosley Common
      Violent Crime
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Astley Mosley Common is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 89/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Atherton safer than Astley Mosley Common?

      Atherton has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 5 crimes in the last 12 months. Astley Mosley Common has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Astley Mosley Common scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Atherton vs Astley Mosley Common?

      Atherton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -54.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Astley Mosley Common shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Atherton and Astley Mosley Common?

      In Atherton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5 incidents). In Astley Mosley Common, it is Violent Crime (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Atherton and Astley Mosley Common?

      Atherton recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Astley Mosley Common recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Atherton vs Astley Mosley Common?

      Violent crime in Atherton totalled 5 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Astley Mosley Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Atherton and Astley Mosley Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Atherton recorded 11 crimes (now 5, a change of -54.6%). Astley Mosley Common recorded 1 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Atherton and Astley Mosley Common?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Atherton has a resolution rate of 0% and Astley Mosley Common has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Atherton and Astley Mosley Common?

      Atherton falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Astley Mosley Common is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Atherton and Astley Mosley Common?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Atherton or Astley Mosley Common on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Atherton and Astley Mosley Common. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.