Crime in Moorlands: statistics, rates and trends
370 crimes were recorded in Moorlands in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Moorlands at a glance
- Crime trends in Moorlands
- Types of crime in Moorlands
- Moorlands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Moorlands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moorlands
- Demographics of Moorlands
- Questions about crime in Moorlands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (131), shoplifting (82) and anti-social behaviour (28) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,832nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Moorlands | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 370 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.3 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 4,609 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Moorlands of any year here (370 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 370 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 355 | 77.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 286 | 62.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 294 | 63.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 253 | 54.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 284 | 61.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 242 | 52.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 285 | 61.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 268 | 58.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
Compared with England and Wales, Moorlands recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate) and burglary (47% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (60% below) and public order (32% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 45 to 82, while public order fell from 34 to 21 and other theft fell from 40 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 | 28.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 17.8 | 8.5 | +82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 6.1 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Other theft | 26 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -35% |
| Burglary | 24 | 5.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Moorlands; the highest is Kingsmead (376.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Oldfield Park (51.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moorlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -36% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | 0% |
| Westmoreland | 494 | 61.8 | -23% |
| Odd Down | 420 | 70.6 | -12% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 593 | 92.4 | +15% |
| Combe Down | 939 | 107.8 | +34% |
| Kingsmead | 3,144 | 376.8 | +369% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +78% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Moorlands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Old Wells Road” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Wells Road | 95 |
| On or near Moorfields Drive | 29 |
| On or near Hiscocks Drive | 28 |
| On or near Maple Grove | 28 |
| On or near Poplar Close | 21 |
| On or near Beech Grove | 16 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 16 |
| On or near Cotswold Road | 13 |
| On or near Chantry Mead Road | 10 |
| On or near Elm Grove | 10 |
Of the 342 crimes in Moorlands with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 41.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Moorlands has an estimated population of 4,609 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (11.3%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moorlands average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Moorlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Moorlands a safe place to live?
Moorlands recorded 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,832nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Moorlands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 131 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (82).
Is crime in Moorlands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moorlands was up 4% on the year before: 370 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 355 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moorlands?
About 4,609 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moorlands?
Moorlands is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.