Withington vs Moss Side

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    88/100
    Withington Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Moss Side Greater Manchester Police

      Withington vs Moss Side Results

      A
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Withington
      Greater Manchester Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Moss Side
      Greater Manchester Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Withington
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      88/100 Very Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      10
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↓23.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Withington
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      9 ↑50%
      5 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      0
      2
      Burglary
      1
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      1
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Moss Side is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 88/100 and winning 1 out of 4 key metrics.
      1/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Withington safer than Moss Side?

      Withington has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 10 crimes in the last 12 months. Moss Side has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 10 crimes. Moss Side scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Withington vs Moss Side?

      Withington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Moss Side shows -23.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Withington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (9 incidents). In Moss Side, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

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

      Violent crime in Withington totalled 9 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Moss Side. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Withington recorded 13 crimes (now 10, a change of -23.1%). Moss Side recorded 13 crimes previously (now 10, -23.1%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Withington and Moss Side?

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

      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 Withington or Moss Side on a crime map?

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