Ford vs Moss Bank

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Ford Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Moss Bank Merseyside Police

      Ford vs Moss Bank Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Ford
      Merseyside Police
      1,496 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.2% trend
      25.8% 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 Ford
      B Moss Bank
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,496
      890
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,140
      788
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.2%
      ↑12.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ford
      B Moss Bank
      Violent Crime
      722 ↑41%
      399 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↑42%
      62 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓7%
      56 ↑65%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑43%
      28 ↑8%
      Burglary
      35 ↓22%
      26 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      154 ↑79%
      65 ↑5%
      Drugs
      93 ↑45%
      109 ↑82%
      Public Order
      112 ↑0%
      86 ↑41%
      Robbery
      21 ↑250%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↓24%
      14 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓25%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑57%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑7%
      28 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      B Moss Bank is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ford safer than Moss Bank?

      Ford has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,496 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 Ford vs Moss Bank?

      Ford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.2% — 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 Ford and Moss Bank?

      In Ford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (722 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 Ford and Moss Bank?

      Ford recorded 146 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 Ford vs Moss Bank?

      Violent crime in Ford totalled 722 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 Ford and Moss Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ford recorded 1,140 crimes (now 1,496, a change of +31.2%). Moss Bank recorded 788 crimes previously (now 890, +12.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ford 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. Ford has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Moss Bank has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ford and Moss Bank?

      Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford or Moss Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ford 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.