Moss Side vs Horwich and Blackrod

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Moss Side Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Horwich and Blackrod Greater Manchester Police

      Moss Side vs Horwich and Blackrod Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Moss Side
      Lancashire Constabulary
      379 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Horwich and Blackrod
      Greater Manchester Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Moss Side
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      379
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      363
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.4%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moss Side
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Violent Crime
      148 ↑10%
      0
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↓19%
      0
      Other Theft
      29 ↑26%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑8%
      0
      Burglary
      14 ↓7%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑4%
      1
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Public Order
      20 ↑150%
      0
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑120%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Horwich and Blackrod is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moss Side safer than Horwich and Blackrod?

      Moss Side has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 379 crimes in the last 12 months. Horwich and Blackrod has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Horwich and Blackrod scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moss Side vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      Moss Side shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Horwich and Blackrod shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Moss Side and Horwich and Blackrod?

      In Moss Side, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 incidents). In Horwich and Blackrod, it is Burglary (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Moss Side and Horwich and Blackrod?

      Moss Side recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horwich and Blackrod 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 Moss Side vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      Violent crime in Moss Side totalled 148 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Horwich and Blackrod. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Moss Side and Horwich and Blackrod in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moss Side recorded 363 crimes (now 379, a change of +4.4%). Horwich and Blackrod recorded 0 crimes previously (now 2, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moss Side and Horwich and Blackrod?

      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 Side has a resolution rate of 30.6% and Horwich and Blackrod has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moss Side and Horwich and Blackrod?

      Moss Side falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Horwich and Blackrod 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 Moss Side and Horwich and Blackrod?

      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 Side or Horwich and Blackrod on a crime map?

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

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