Breck vs Moss Side

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Breck Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Breck vs Moss Side Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Breck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.2% trend
      27.7% 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 Breck
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      473
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      369
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.2%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Breck
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      180 ↑18%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      96 ↑1%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑57%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓47%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      8 ↓38%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑10%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      15 ↑400%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      25 ↑92%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      63 ↑1475%
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      B Moss Side is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 39/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Breck safer than Moss Side?

      Breck has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 473 crimes in the last 12 months. Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 379 crimes. Moss Side scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Breck vs Moss Side?

      Breck shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.2% — 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 Breck and Moss Side?

      In Breck, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (180 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 Breck and Moss Side?

      Breck recorded 96 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 Breck vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in Breck totalled 180 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 Breck and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Breck recorded 369 crimes (now 473, a change of +28.2%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Breck 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. Breck has a resolution rate of 27.7% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Breck and Moss Side?

      Breck 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 Breck 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 Breck or Moss Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Breck 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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