John O'Gaunt vs Moss Side

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    John O'Gaunt Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      John O'Gaunt vs Moss Side Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      John O'Gaunt
      Lancashire Constabulary
      678 crimes / 12m
      ↑208.2% trend
      26.2% 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 John O'Gaunt
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      678
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      220
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑208.2%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A John O'Gaunt
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      239 ↑360%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      143 ↑113%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑860%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓33%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      46 ↑53%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑200%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      12 ↑200%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      49 ↑2350%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      9
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      46
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      B Moss Side is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 20/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is John O'Gaunt safer than Moss Side?

      John O'Gaunt has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 678 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 John O'Gaunt vs Moss Side?

      John O'Gaunt shows a year-on-year crime trend of +208.2% — 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 John O'Gaunt and Moss Side?

      In John O'Gaunt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (239 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 John O'Gaunt and Moss Side?

      John O'Gaunt recorded 143 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 John O'Gaunt vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in John O'Gaunt totalled 239 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 John O'Gaunt and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, John O'Gaunt recorded 220 crimes (now 678, a change of +208.2%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in John O'Gaunt 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. John O'Gaunt has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers John O'Gaunt and Moss Side?

      John O'Gaunt 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 John O'Gaunt 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 John O'Gaunt or Moss Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both John O'Gaunt 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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