Little Harwood & Whitebirk vs Moss Side

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Little Harwood & Whitebirk Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Little Harwood & Whitebirk vs Moss Side Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Little Harwood & Whitebirk
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,284 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      28.3% 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,284
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,360
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Little Harwood & Whitebirk
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      823 ↑6%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      566 ↓5%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      135 ↓5%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      146 ↓21%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      46 ↓33%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↑6%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      84 ↓7%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      117 ↑4%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      15 ↑15%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      80 ↓29%
      4 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓14%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↓25%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑11%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      B Moss Side is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Little Harwood & Whitebirk safer than Moss Side?

      Little Harwood & Whitebirk has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,284 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk vs Moss Side?

      Little Harwood & Whitebirk shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk and Moss Side?

      In Little Harwood & Whitebirk, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (823 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk and Moss Side?

      Little Harwood & Whitebirk recorded 566 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in Little Harwood & Whitebirk totalled 823 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Little Harwood & Whitebirk recorded 2,360 crimes (now 2,284, a change of -3.2%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Little Harwood & Whitebirk 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. Little Harwood & Whitebirk has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Little Harwood & Whitebirk and Moss Side?

      Little Harwood & Whitebirk 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk 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 Little Harwood & Whitebirk or Moss Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Little Harwood & Whitebirk 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.