Crime Rate in Moss Side: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moss Side

The total recorded crimes in Moss Side, South Ribble, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moss Side crime rate of 0.28 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Moss Side Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longmeanygate with total crimes: 12
  • Holmes Meadow with total crimes: 4
  • Hoghton Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the South Ribble.

    • 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 July 2025 the Moss Side has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 0.28 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moss Side)CrimesRank (Moss Side)CrimesRank (Moss Side)
Earnshaw Bridge150 11,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central86 21,019 2865 2
Bamber Bridge East53 5859 3765 3
Middleforth73 3781 4668 5
Bamber Bridge West53 4749 5729 4
Seven Stars41 12703 6664 6
Lostock Hall49 6548 9503 10
Broadfield34 14546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton47 8597 7525 8
St Ambrose47 7550 8515 9
Farington West45 9446 12217 15
New Longton & Hutton East44 10376 14495 11
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane43 11480 11336 13
Broad Oak36 13298 15308 14
Buckshaw & Worden28 16280 16191 16
Hoole13 22253 17184 17
Charnock26 17199 21141 23
Longton & Hutton West18 21226 20173 18
Howick & Priory9 23239 18168 20
Walton-le-Dale West24 18138 22168 19
Farington East21 19236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale East21 20107 23143 21

Moss Side Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202514
April 202512
March 202512
February 202515
January 202511
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202513
April 202510
March 202518
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242

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 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 July 2025

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

1. Longmeanygate (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. Holmes Meadow (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hoghton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Richmond Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lansborough Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Dunkirk Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Long Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Barn Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pasture Field Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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