Moss Side vs Spring Hill

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
      3/100
      Spring Hill Lancashire Constabulary

      Moss Side vs Spring Hill Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Moss Side
      Lancashire Constabulary
      379 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Spring Hill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,551 crimes / 12m
      ↑88.7% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Moss Side
      B Spring Hill
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      379
      1,551
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      363
      822
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.4%
      ↑88.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.6%
      30.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moss Side
      B Spring Hill
      Violent Crime
      148 ↑10%
      618 ↑101%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↓19%
      336 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑26%
      59 ↑55%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑8%
      93 ↑272%
      Burglary
      14 ↓7%
      46 ↑92%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑4%
      115 ↑69%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      40 ↑122%
      Public Order
      20 ↑150%
      89 ↑242%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓43%
      89 ↑8800%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑120%
      39 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Moss Side is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moss Side safer than Spring Hill?

      Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 379 crimes in the last 12 months. Spring Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,551 crimes. Moss Side scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moss Side vs Spring Hill?

      Moss Side shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spring Hill shows +88.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Moss Side, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 incidents). In Spring Hill, it is Violent Crime (618 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Moss Side recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spring Hill recorded 336. 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 Spring Hill?

      Violent crime in Moss Side totalled 148 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 618 in Spring Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Moss Side and Spring Hill 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%). Spring Hill recorded 822 crimes previously (now 1,551, +88.7%).

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

      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 Spring Hill has 30.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moss Side and Spring Hill?

      Moss Side falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill?

      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 Spring Hill on a crime map?

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