Lytham East vs Moss Side

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Lytham East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Lytham East vs Moss Side Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Lytham East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      18.9% 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 Lytham East
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      299
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      305
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lytham East
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      115 ↓1%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↓5%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓50%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓21%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓17%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      14 ↑0%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3
      4 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑175%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lytham East is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lytham East safer than Moss Side?

      Lytham East has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 379 crimes. Lytham East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lytham East vs Moss Side?

      Lytham East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -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 Lytham East and Moss Side?

      In Lytham East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 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 Lytham East and Moss Side?

      Lytham East recorded 89 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 Lytham East vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in Lytham East totalled 115 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 Lytham East and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lytham East recorded 305 crimes (now 299, a change of -2%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lytham East 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. Lytham East has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lytham East and Moss Side?

      Lytham East 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 Lytham East 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 Lytham East or Moss Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lytham East 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.