Moss Side vs Preesall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Preesall Lancashire Constabulary

      Moss Side vs Preesall Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Moss Side
      Lancashire Constabulary
      379 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Moss Side
      B Preesall
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      379
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      363
      396
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.4%
      ↓8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.6%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moss Side
      B Preesall
      Violent Crime
      148 ↑10%
      157 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↓19%
      113 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑26%
      8 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑8%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      14 ↓7%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑4%
      25 ↑25%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      20 ↑150%
      31 ↑29%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓43%
      4 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑120%
      3 ↓82%
      Overall Verdict
      B Preesall is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moss Side safer than Preesall?

      Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 379 crimes in the last 12 months. Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 362 crimes. Preesall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moss Side vs Preesall?

      Moss Side shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preesall shows -8.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Moss Side and Preesall?

      In Moss Side, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 incidents). In Preesall, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Moss Side and Preesall?

      Moss Side recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preesall recorded 113. 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 Moss Side vs Preesall?

      Violent crime in Moss Side totalled 148 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Preesall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Moss Side and Preesall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moss Side recorded 363 crimes (now 379, a change of +4.4%). Preesall recorded 396 crimes previously (now 362, -8.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moss Side and Preesall?

      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. Moss Side has a resolution rate of 30.6% and Preesall has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moss Side and Preesall?

      Moss Side falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preesall 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 Moss Side and Preesall?

      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 Moss Side or Preesall on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Moss Side and Preesall. 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.