Leeds West vs Mossley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Leeds West West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Mossley Greater Manchester Police

      Leeds West vs Mossley Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Leeds West
      West Yorkshire Police
      15,133 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.8% trend
      18.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Mossley
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓25% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leeds West
      B Mossley
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      15,133
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,957
      4
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.8%
      ↓25%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leeds West
      B Mossley
      Violent Crime
      6,470 ↓24%
      2 ↑100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,271 ↓27%
      0
      Other Theft
      885 ↓25%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      867 ↓33%
      0
      Burglary
      890 ↓34%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,034 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      345 ↓26%
      0
      Public Order
      1,097 ↓31%
      0
      Robbery
      233 ↓14%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,255 ↓38%
      0
      Theft from Person
      70 ↓37%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      126 ↓11%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      142 ↓13%
      0
      Other Crime
      448 ↓24%
      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 Leeds West safer than Mossley?

      Leeds West has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,133 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 Leeds West vs Mossley?

      Leeds West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.8% — 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 Leeds West and Mossley?

      In Leeds West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (6,470 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 Leeds West and Mossley?

      Leeds West recorded 1,271 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 Leeds West vs Mossley?

      Violent crime in Leeds West totalled 6,470 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 Leeds West and Mossley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leeds West recorded 20,957 crimes (now 15,133, a change of -27.8%). Mossley recorded 4 crimes previously (now 3, -25%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leeds West 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. Leeds West has a resolution rate of 18.6% and Mossley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leeds West and Mossley?

      Leeds West falls within the West 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 Leeds West 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 Leeds West or Mossley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leeds West and Mossley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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