Bolton & Slyne vs Moss Side

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Bolton & Slyne Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Bolton & Slyne vs Moss Side Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Bolton & Slyne
      Lancashire Constabulary
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.2% trend
      11.1% 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 Bolton & Slyne
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      215
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      190
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.2%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bolton & Slyne
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      92 ↑31%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓21%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑80%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑80%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑8%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      8 ↑100%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑38%
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bolton & Slyne safer than Moss Side?

      Bolton & Slyne has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 379 crimes. Bolton & Slyne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bolton & Slyne vs Moss Side?

      Bolton & Slyne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Bolton & Slyne and Moss Side?

      In Bolton & Slyne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 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 Bolton & Slyne and Moss Side?

      Bolton & Slyne recorded 44 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 Bolton & Slyne vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in Bolton & Slyne totalled 92 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 Bolton & Slyne and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bolton & Slyne recorded 190 crimes (now 215, a change of +13.2%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bolton & Slyne 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. Bolton & Slyne has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bolton & Slyne and Moss Side?

      Bolton & Slyne 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 Bolton & Slyne 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 Bolton & Slyne or Moss Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bolton & Slyne and Moss Side. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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