Briercliffe vs Moss Side
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Briercliffe vs Moss Side 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 Briercliffe safer than Moss Side?
Briercliffe has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 379 crimes. Briercliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Briercliffe vs Moss Side?
Briercliffe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.2% — 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 Briercliffe and Moss Side?
In Briercliffe, 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 Briercliffe and Moss Side?
Briercliffe recorded 92 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 Briercliffe vs Moss Side?
Violent crime in Briercliffe 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 Briercliffe and Moss Side in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Briercliffe recorded 367 crimes (now 304, a change of -17.2%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Briercliffe 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. Briercliffe has a resolution rate of 0% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Briercliffe and Moss Side?
Briercliffe 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 Briercliffe 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 Briercliffe or Moss Side on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Briercliffe and Moss Side. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.