Moss Side vs Ribchester
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Moss Side vs Ribchester Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moss Side safer than Ribchester?
Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 379 crimes in the last 12 months. Ribchester has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Ribchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Moss Side vs Ribchester?
Moss Side shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ribchester shows +14.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Moss Side and Ribchester?
In Moss Side, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 incidents). In Ribchester, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Moss Side and Ribchester?
Moss Side recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ribchester recorded 13. 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 Ribchester?
Violent crime in Moss Side totalled 148 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Ribchester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Moss Side and Ribchester 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%). Ribchester recorded 55 crimes previously (now 63, +14.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moss Side and Ribchester?
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 Ribchester has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Moss Side and Ribchester?
Moss Side falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ribchester 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 Ribchester?
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 Ribchester on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Moss Side and Ribchester. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.