Heysham Central vs Moss Side

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Heysham Central Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Heysham Central vs Moss Side Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Heysham Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      566 crimes / 12m
      ↑73.1% trend
      28.8% 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 Heysham Central
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      566
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      327
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑73.1%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heysham Central
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      211 ↑97%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↑20%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑200%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑77%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      25 ↑257%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑91%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      10 ↓17%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      13 ↑44%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑120%
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑200%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑42%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      B Moss Side is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 29/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heysham Central safer than Moss Side?

      Heysham Central has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 566 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 Heysham Central vs Moss Side?

      Heysham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +73.1% — 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 Heysham Central and Moss Side?

      In Heysham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (211 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 Heysham Central and Moss Side?

      Heysham Central recorded 127 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 Heysham Central vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in Heysham Central totalled 211 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 Heysham Central and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heysham Central recorded 327 crimes (now 566, a change of +73.1%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heysham Central 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. Heysham Central has a resolution rate of 28.8% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heysham Central and Moss Side?

      Heysham Central 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 Heysham Central 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 Heysham Central or Moss Side on a crime map?

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