Moss Bank vs Rock Ferry

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Moss Bank Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Rock Ferry Merseyside Police

      Moss Bank vs Rock Ferry Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Moss Bank
      Merseyside Police
      890 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.9% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Rock Ferry
      Merseyside Police
      2,047 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Moss Bank
      B Rock Ferry
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      890
      2,047
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      788
      1,924
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.9%
      ↑6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moss Bank
      B Rock Ferry
      Violent Crime
      399 ↑15%
      898 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      62 ↓47%
      174 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      56 ↑65%
      100 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↑8%
      58 ↑76%
      Burglary
      26 ↑8%
      56 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑5%
      192 ↓9%
      Drugs
      109 ↑82%
      166 ↓33%
      Public Order
      86 ↑41%
      218 ↑11%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      21 ↑75%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓22%
      51 ↑325%
      Theft from Person
      2
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      10 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑0%
      33 ↑74%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑47%
      66 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rock Ferry is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moss Bank safer than Rock Ferry?

      Moss Bank has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 890 crimes in the last 12 months. Rock Ferry has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,047 crimes. Rock Ferry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moss Bank vs Rock Ferry?

      Moss Bank shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rock Ferry shows +6.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Moss Bank, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (399 incidents). In Rock Ferry, it is Violent Crime (898 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Moss Bank recorded 62 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rock Ferry recorded 174. 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 Bank vs Rock Ferry?

      Violent crime in Moss Bank totalled 399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 898 in Rock Ferry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moss Bank recorded 788 crimes (now 890, a change of +12.9%). Rock Ferry recorded 1,924 crimes previously (now 2,047, +6.4%).

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

      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 Bank has a resolution rate of 23.7% and Rock Ferry has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moss Bank and Rock Ferry?

      Moss Bank falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Rock Ferry 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 Moss Bank and Rock Ferry?

      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 Bank or Rock Ferry on a crime map?

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