Mossley Hill vs Yew Tree

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Mossley Hill Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Yew Tree Merseyside Police

      Mossley Hill vs Yew Tree Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Mossley Hill
      Merseyside Police
      435 crimes / 12m
      ↑215.2% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Yew Tree
      Merseyside Police
      1,421 crimes / 12m
      ↑55.6% trend
      21% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mossley Hill
      B Yew Tree
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      435
      1,421
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      138
      913
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑215.2%
      ↑55.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      21%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mossley Hill
      B Yew Tree
      Violent Crime
      171 ↑242%
      659 ↑58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↑194%
      192 ↑134%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑163%
      63 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑130%
      21 ↓9%
      Burglary
      15 ↑50%
      34 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑538%
      120 ↑19%
      Drugs
      14 ↑17%
      97 ↑120%
      Public Order
      44 ↑529%
      146 ↑55%
      Robbery
      5
      9 ↑80%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑78%
      16 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      7 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      18 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑267%
      37 ↑54%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mossley Hill is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mossley Hill safer than Yew Tree?

      Mossley Hill has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 435 crimes in the last 12 months. Yew Tree has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,421 crimes. Mossley Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mossley Hill vs Yew Tree?

      Mossley Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +215.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Yew Tree shows +55.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mossley Hill and Yew Tree?

      In Mossley Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 incidents). In Yew Tree, it is Violent Crime (659 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mossley Hill and Yew Tree?

      Mossley Hill recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yew Tree recorded 192. 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 Mossley Hill vs Yew Tree?

      Violent crime in Mossley Hill totalled 171 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 659 in Yew Tree. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mossley Hill and Yew Tree in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mossley Hill recorded 138 crimes (now 435, a change of +215.2%). Yew Tree recorded 913 crimes previously (now 1,421, +55.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mossley Hill and Yew Tree?

      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. Mossley Hill has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Yew Tree has 21%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mossley Hill and Yew Tree?

      Mossley Hill falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Yew Tree 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 Mossley Hill and Yew Tree?

      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 Mossley Hill or Yew Tree on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mossley Hill and Yew Tree. 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.