Buckshaw & Worden vs Moss Side

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Buckshaw & Worden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary

      Buckshaw & Worden vs Moss Side Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Buckshaw & Worden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      247 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      10.5% 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 Buckshaw & Worden
      B Moss Side
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      247
      379
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      257
      363
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.5%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckshaw & Worden
      B Moss Side
      Violent Crime
      89 ↑17%
      148 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      87 ↓8%
      100 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓33%
      29 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓25%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      14 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓43%
      29 ↑4%
      Drugs
      9 ↑350%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      7 ↓22%
      20 ↑150%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑100%
      11 ↑120%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckshaw & Worden is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckshaw & Worden safer than Moss Side?

      Buckshaw & Worden has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 379 crimes. Buckshaw & Worden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckshaw & Worden vs Moss Side?

      Buckshaw & Worden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — 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 Buckshaw & Worden and Moss Side?

      In Buckshaw & Worden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (89 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 Buckshaw & Worden and Moss Side?

      Buckshaw & Worden recorded 87 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 Buckshaw & Worden vs Moss Side?

      Violent crime in Buckshaw & Worden totalled 89 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 Buckshaw & Worden and Moss Side in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckshaw & Worden recorded 257 crimes (now 247, a change of -3.9%). Moss Side recorded 363 crimes previously (now 379, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckshaw & Worden 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. Buckshaw & Worden has a resolution rate of 10.5% and Moss Side has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckshaw & Worden and Moss Side?

      Buckshaw & Worden 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 Buckshaw & Worden 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 Buckshaw & Worden or Moss Side on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckshaw & Worden 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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