Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury vs Moss Side

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury vs Moss Side Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury
      Lancashire Constabulary
      47 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.7% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Moss Side
      Lancashire Constabulary
      379 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      30.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      47
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      38
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.7%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      20 ↑33%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↑120%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑200%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓50%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      2 ↑0%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↑200%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      2 ↓60%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      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 Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury safer than Moss Side?

      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 47 crimes in the last 12 months. Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 379 crimes. Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury vs Moss Side?

      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.7% — 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 Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Moss Side?

      In Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (20 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 Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Moss Side?

      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury recorded 11 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 Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury totalled 20 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 Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury recorded 38 crimes (now 47, a change of +23.7%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury 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. Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury has a resolution rate of 20% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Moss Side?

      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury 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 Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury 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 Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury or Moss Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury 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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