Crime in Moorlands: statistics, rates and trends
360 crimes were recorded in Moorlands in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Moorlands
- Questions about crime in Moorlands
- About this data
360 crimes were recorded in Moorlands in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 128 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Moorlands has the 1,916th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moorlands | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 360 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.1 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 4,609 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moorlands was highest in the year to July 2026 (360 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (243). Over the whole period it rose 25%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 360 | 78.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 358 | 77.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 298 | 64.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 282 | 61.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 254 | 55.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 286 | 62.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 243 | 52.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 269 | 58.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 288 | 62.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moorlands over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+98%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-41%) and other theft (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 27.8 | 0.81 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 18.0 | 2.17 | +98% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 5.6 | 0.37 | -16% |
| Other theft | 24 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -40% |
| Burglary | 22 | 4.8 | 1.35 | +29% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.9 | 0.79 | +157% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.1 | 0.80 | -55% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.7 | 0.79 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.26 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.07 | -80% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Moorlands
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moorlands recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moorlands
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moorlands recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 98% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moorlands
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moorlands recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moorlands
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moorlands recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moorlands
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moorlands recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moorlands
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moorlands recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moorlands
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moorlands recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moorlands
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moorlands recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moorlands
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moorlands recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moorlands
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moorlands recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Moorlands
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Moorlands recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Moorlands
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moorlands recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moorlands
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moorlands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moorlands
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moorlands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Moorlands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moorlands.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moorlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Park | 172 | 48.3 | -38% |
| Southdown | 608 | 83.6 | +7% |
| Westmoreland | 489 | 61.2 | -22% |
| Odd Down | 416 | 70.0 | -10% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 627 | 97.7 | +25% |
| Combe Down | 903 | 103.6 | +33% |
| Kingsmead | 3,049 | 365.4 | +368% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,064 | 142.9 | +83% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Moorlands over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Wells Road | 96 |
| On or near Moorfields Drive | 29 |
| On or near Hiscocks Drive | 28 |
| On or near Maple Grove | 28 |
| On or near Beech Grove | 18 |
| On or near Poplar Close | 17 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 13 |
| On or near Cotswold Road | 12 |
| On or near Chantry Mead Road | 10 |
| On or near Bloomfield Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moorlands over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 37.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 31.9% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 6.1% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% |
Moorlands has an estimated population of 4,609. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moorlands sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moorlands |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Moorlands a safe place to live?
Moorlands recorded 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Moorlands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (83).
Is crime in Moorlands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moorlands was almost unchanged on the year before: 360 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 358 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moorlands?
Moorlands is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Moorlands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.