Aughton & Holborn vs Moss Side

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Aughton & Holborn Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Aughton & Holborn vs Moss Side Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Aughton & Holborn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      289 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.5% trend
      43.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Moss Side
      Lancashire Constabulary
      379 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aughton & Holborn
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      289
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      368
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.5%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.8%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aughton & Holborn
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      99 ↓14%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↓29%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑118%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓33%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      17 ↓19%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓34%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      9 ↓57%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓86%
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aughton & Holborn is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aughton & Holborn safer than Moss Side?

      Aughton & Holborn has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 289 crimes in the last 12 months. Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 379 crimes. Aughton & Holborn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aughton & Holborn vs Moss Side?

      Aughton & Holborn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Moss Side shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aughton & Holborn and Moss Side?

      In Aughton & Holborn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 incidents). In Moss Side, it is Violent Crime (148 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aughton & Holborn and Moss Side?

      Aughton & Holborn recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Moss Side recorded 100. 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 Aughton & Holborn vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in Aughton & Holborn totalled 99 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Moss Side. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aughton & Holborn and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aughton & Holborn recorded 368 crimes (now 289, a change of -21.5%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aughton & Holborn 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. Aughton & Holborn has a resolution rate of 43.8% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aughton & Holborn and Moss Side?

      Aughton & Holborn falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Moss Side is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aughton & Holborn 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 Aughton & Holborn or Moss Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aughton & Holborn 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.