Central - Hyndburn vs Moss Side

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Central - Hyndburn Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Central - Hyndburn vs Moss Side Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Central - Hyndburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,107 crimes / 12m
      ↑63.7% trend
      29.2% 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 Central - Hyndburn
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,107
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,287
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑63.7%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central - Hyndburn
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      713 ↑100%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      543 ↑40%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      100 ↑59%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↑189%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      54 ↑100%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      141 ↑91%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      55 ↑20%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      119 ↑116%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      20 ↓17%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↓7%
      4 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑1200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑225%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      B Moss Side is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central - Hyndburn safer than Moss Side?

      Central - Hyndburn has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,107 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 Central - Hyndburn vs Moss Side?

      Central - Hyndburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +63.7% — 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 Central - Hyndburn and Moss Side?

      In Central - Hyndburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (713 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 Central - Hyndburn and Moss Side?

      Central - Hyndburn recorded 543 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 Central - Hyndburn vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in Central - Hyndburn totalled 713 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 Central - Hyndburn and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central - Hyndburn recorded 1,287 crimes (now 2,107, a change of +63.7%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central - Hyndburn 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. Central - Hyndburn has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central - Hyndburn and Moss Side?

      Central - Hyndburn 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 Central - Hyndburn 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 Central - Hyndburn or Moss Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central - Hyndburn 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.