Haslingden vs Moss Side

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Haslingden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Haslingden vs Moss Side Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Haslingden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      748 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      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 Haslingden
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      748
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      783
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Haslingden
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      295 ↑14%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      164 ↓37%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑9%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑31%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      30 ↓6%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑44%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      24 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      37 ↑16%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓44%
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑27%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      B Moss Side is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Haslingden safer than Moss Side?

      Haslingden has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 748 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 Haslingden vs Moss Side?

      Haslingden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — 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 Haslingden and Moss Side?

      In Haslingden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (295 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 Haslingden and Moss Side?

      Haslingden recorded 164 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 Haslingden vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in Haslingden totalled 295 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 Haslingden and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Haslingden recorded 783 crimes (now 748, a change of -4.5%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Haslingden 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. Haslingden has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Haslingden and Moss Side?

      Haslingden 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 Haslingden 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 Haslingden or Moss Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Haslingden 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.