Derby vs Moss Bank

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Derby Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Moss Bank Merseyside Police

      Derby vs Moss Bank Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Derby
      Merseyside Police
      2,830 crimes / 12m
      ↑76% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Moss Bank
      Merseyside Police
      890 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.9% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Derby
      B Moss Bank
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,830
      890
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,608
      788
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑76%
      ↑12.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.9%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Derby
      B Moss Bank
      Violent Crime
      1,262 ↑70%
      399 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      278 ↑112%
      62 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      136 ↑86%
      56 ↑65%
      Vehicle Crime
      101 ↑11%
      28 ↑8%
      Burglary
      63 ↑80%
      26 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      212 ↑77%
      65 ↑5%
      Drugs
      204 ↑21%
      109 ↑82%
      Public Order
      238 ↑58%
      86 ↑41%
      Robbery
      30 ↑173%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      162 ↑338%
      14 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑233%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑175%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑143%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      78 ↑225%
      28 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      B Moss Bank is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Derby safer than Moss Bank?

      Derby has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,830 crimes in the last 12 months. Moss Bank has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 890 crimes. Moss Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Derby vs Moss Bank?

      Derby shows a year-on-year crime trend of +76% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Moss Bank shows +12.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Derby and Moss Bank?

      In Derby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,262 incidents). In Moss Bank, it is Violent Crime (399 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Derby and Moss Bank?

      Derby recorded 278 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Moss Bank recorded 62. 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 Derby vs Moss Bank?

      Violent crime in Derby totalled 1,262 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 399 in Moss Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Derby and Moss Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Derby recorded 1,608 crimes (now 2,830, a change of +76%). Moss Bank recorded 788 crimes previously (now 890, +12.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Derby and Moss Bank?

      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. Derby has a resolution rate of 24.9% and Moss Bank has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Derby and Moss Bank?

      Derby falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Moss Bank is covered by Merseyside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Derby and Moss Bank?

      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 Derby or Moss Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Derby and Moss Bank. 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.