Crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose: statistics, rates and trends
692 crimes were recorded in Moss Bay and Moorclose in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose at a glance
- Crime trends in Moss Bay and Moorclose
- Types of crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose
- Moss Bay and Moorclose compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moss Bay and Moorclose
- Demographics of Moss Bay and Moorclose
- Questions about crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (388), criminal damage and arson (75) and public order (72) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,179th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Moss Bay and Moorclose | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 692 | 23,055 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.4 | 82.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,755 | 280,495 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,102 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (658). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 692 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 730 | 108.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 658 | 97.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 893 | 132.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 963 | 142.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,013 | 150.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,102 | 163.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,046 | 154.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 874 | 129.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (68% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (65% above the national rate) and public order (60% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (70% below) and other theft (33% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 30 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 388 | 57.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 11.1 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 72 | 10.7 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.6 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Moss Bay and Moorclose; the highest is St Michael's, Cumberland (164.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Bransty (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moss Bay and Moorclose |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's | 779 | 164.9 | +61% |
| Harrington | 528 | 71.7 | -30% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 943 | 120.9 | +18% |
| Seaton | 568 | 86.2 | -16% |
| Howgate | 186 | 35.0 | -66% |
| Maryport South | 465 | 88.5 | -14% |
| Bransty | 137 | 29.3 | -71% |
| Maryport North | 624 | 96.7 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Moss Bay and Moorclose over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Firth View Walk” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Firth View Walk | 40 |
| On or near B5296 | 33 |
| On or near Hunday Court | 30 |
| On or near Moorbanks Road | 27 |
| On or near Davies Road | 26 |
| On or near Glenn Road | 21 |
| On or near Alexander Close | 20 |
| On or near Bowness Court | 19 |
| On or near Grasmere Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Newlands Gardens | 19 |
Of the 661 crimes in Moss Bay and Moorclose with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 352 | 53.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 16.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Moss Bay and Moorclose has an estimated population of 6,755 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (52%, against 17%), less private renting (5.8%, against 20.3%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moss Bay and Moorclose average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Moss Bay and Moorclose | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 51.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 5.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 74.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Moss Bay and Moorclose a safe place to live?
Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,179th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 388 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (75).
Is crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose was down 5% on the year before: 692 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 730 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moss Bay and Moorclose?
About 6,755 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moss Bay and Moorclose?
Moss Bay and Moorclose is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.