Moss Side vs West Middleton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Moss Side vs West Middleton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moss Side safer than West Middleton?
Moss Side has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 6 crimes in the last 12 months. West Middleton has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. West Middleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Moss Side vs West Middleton?
Moss Side shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Middleton shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Moss Side and West Middleton?
In Moss Side, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5 incidents). In West Middleton, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Moss Side and West Middleton?
Moss Side recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Middleton 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 West Middleton?
Violent crime in Moss Side totalled 5 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in West Middleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Moss Side and West Middleton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moss Side recorded 0 crimes (now 6, a change of 0%). West Middleton recorded 0 crimes previously (now 1, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moss Side and West Middleton?
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 West Middleton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Moss Side and West Middleton?
Moss Side falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. West Middleton 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 West Middleton?
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 West Middleton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Moss Side and West Middleton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.