Moss Side vs Northmoor

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Moss Side Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Northmoor Greater Manchester Police

      Moss Side vs Northmoor Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Moss Side
      Greater Manchester Police
      13 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Northmoor
      Greater Manchester Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Moss Side
      B Northmoor
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      13
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12
      15
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moss Side
      B Northmoor
      Violent Crime
      8 ↓11%
      7 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1
      1
      Drugs
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Northmoor is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 82/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moss Side safer than Northmoor?

      Moss Side has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 13 crimes in the last 12 months. Northmoor has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Northmoor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moss Side vs Northmoor?

      Moss Side shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northmoor shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Moss Side and Northmoor?

      In Moss Side, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (8 incidents). In Northmoor, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Moss Side and Northmoor?

      Moss Side recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northmoor 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 Moss Side vs Northmoor?

      Violent crime in Moss Side totalled 8 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Northmoor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Moss Side and Northmoor in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moss Side recorded 12 crimes (now 13, a change of +8.3%). Northmoor recorded 15 crimes previously (now 11, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moss Side and Northmoor?

      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. Moss Side has a resolution rate of 0% and Northmoor has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moss Side and Northmoor?

      Moss Side falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Northmoor 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 Moss Side and Northmoor?

      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 Moss Side or Northmoor on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Moss Side and Northmoor. 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.