Moss Side vs Upper Lune Valley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Moss Side vs Upper Lune Valley 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 Upper Lune Valley?
Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 379 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Lune Valley has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 41 crimes. Upper Lune Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Moss Side vs Upper Lune Valley?
Moss Side shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Lune Valley shows +5.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Moss Side and Upper Lune Valley?
In Moss Side, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 incidents). In Upper Lune Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Moss Side and Upper Lune Valley?
Moss Side recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Lune Valley recorded 16. 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 Upper Lune Valley?
Violent crime in Moss Side totalled 148 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 12 in Upper Lune Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Moss Side and Upper Lune Valley 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%). Upper Lune Valley recorded 39 crimes previously (now 41, +5.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moss Side and Upper Lune Valley?
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 Upper Lune Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Moss Side and Upper Lune Valley?
Moss Side falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Upper Lune Valley 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 Upper Lune Valley?
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 Upper Lune Valley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Moss Side and Upper Lune Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.