Crime Rate in Moss Side: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moss Side

The total recorded crimes in Moss Side, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moss Side crime rate of 0.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Moss Side, encompassing approximately 117,819 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Moss Side Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Narrow Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Longmeanygate with total crimes: 5
  • Long Moss with total crimes: 3

How safe is Moss Side?

To understand the safety of Moss Side, we need to analyze Moss Side crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Moss Side demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 443 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moss Side recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Moss Side experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 491 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Ribble, Moss Side has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Moss Side Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Moss Side has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 0.34 ranking 10th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Moss Side crimes were 443. The crime rate of Moss Side in 2024 was 3.76 (year) or 0.31 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moss Side were around 491 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4.17 (year) or 0.35 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Ribble)CrimesRank (South Ribble)CrimesRank (South Ribble)
Earnshaw Bridge111 11,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central103 21,019 2865 2
Bamber Bridge East69 3859 3765 3
Bamber Bridge West64 5749 5729 4
Middleforth65 4781 4668 5
Seven Stars62 6703 6664 6
Broadfield45 7546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton44 8597 7525 8
St Ambrose43 9550 8515 9
Lostock Hall31 12548 9503 10
New Longton & Hutton East18 18376 14495 11
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane37 11480 11336 13
Farington West29 13446 12217 15
Broad Oak20 17298 15308 14
Hoole26 14253 17184 17
Charnock24 15199 21141 23
Buckshaw & Worden23 16280 16191 16
Longton & Hutton West16 19226 20173 18
Howick & Priory16 20239 18168 20
Walton-le-Dale West12 22138 22168 19
Farington East12 21236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale East11 23107 23143 21

Moss Side Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410
July 202419
June 202420
May 202422
April 202412

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 202511
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412
July 202411
June 202430
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Moss Side in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Moss Side postcode area is presented below.

1. Narrow Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Longmeanygate (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Long Moss (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Clydesdale Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
5. Greystones (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
6. Richmond Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parsonage Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. The Laund (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Marathon Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meadow Vale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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