Barnsley North vs Mossley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Barnsley North South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Mossley Greater Manchester Police

      Barnsley North vs Mossley Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Barnsley North
      South Yorkshire Police
      3,261 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.8% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Mossley
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓25% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnsley North
      B Mossley
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,261
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,647
      4
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.8%
      ↓25%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnsley North
      B Mossley
      Violent Crime
      1,187 ↓26%
      2 ↑100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      485 ↓22%
      0
      Other Theft
      158 ↓36%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      175 ↓30%
      0
      Burglary
      155 ↓35%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      315 ↓26%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      62 ↓27%
      0
      Public Order
      270 ↓34%
      0
      Robbery
      33 ↓28%
      0
      Shoplifting
      272 ↓41%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓76%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↓28%
      0
      Other Crime
      105 ↓46%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnsley North safer than Mossley?

      Barnsley North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,261 crimes in the last 12 months. Mossley has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Mossley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnsley North vs Mossley?

      Barnsley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mossley shows -25% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnsley North and Mossley?

      In Barnsley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,187 incidents). In Mossley, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnsley North and Mossley?

      Barnsley North recorded 485 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mossley recorded 0. 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 Barnsley North vs Mossley?

      Violent crime in Barnsley North totalled 1,187 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Mossley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnsley North and Mossley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnsley North recorded 4,647 crimes (now 3,261, a change of -29.8%). Mossley recorded 4 crimes previously (now 3, -25%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsley North and Mossley?

      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. Barnsley North has a resolution rate of 18.3% and Mossley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnsley North and Mossley?

      Barnsley North falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Mossley is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Barnsley North and Mossley?

      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 Barnsley North or Mossley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnsley North and Mossley. 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.