Crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose: statistics, rates and trends
663 crimes were recorded in Moss Bay and Moorclose in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Moss Bay and Moorclose
- Questions about crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose
- About this data
663 crimes were recorded in Moss Bay and Moorclose in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 378 reports (57% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Moss Bay and Moorclose has the 1,287th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moss Bay and Moorclose | Cumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 663 | 22,903 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.1 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,755 | 280,495 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,131 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (663). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 663 | 98.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 728 | 107.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 667 | 98.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 905 | 134.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 971 | 143.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,004 | 148.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,131 | 167.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,006 | 148.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 869 | 128.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moss Bay and Moorclose 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order. The largest falls were in burglary (-45%) and drugs (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 378 | 56.0 | 1.63 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 11.0 | 1.62 | -20% |
| Public order | 68 | 10.1 | 1.52 | -16% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.1 | 0.65 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 3.7 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.7 | 0.82 | -42% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.5 | 0.71 | -45% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.5 | 1.19 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.6 | 0.20 | +83% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.5 | 1.52 | +25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.26 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 57.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Moss Bay and Moorclose
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 3 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Moss Bay and Moorclose, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moss Bay and Moorclose.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moss Bay and Moorclose |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's | 780 | 165.1 | +68% |
| Harrington | 516 | 70.1 | -29% |
| St John's and Great Clifton | 953 | 122.2 | +24% |
| Seaton | 574 | 87.1 | -11% |
| Howgate | 189 | 35.6 | -64% |
| Maryport South | 463 | 88.1 | -10% |
| Bransty | 131 | 28.0 | -71% |
| Maryport North | 656 | 101.6 | +4% |
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 Moss Bay and Moorclose over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Firth View Walk | 39 |
| On or near B5296 | 31 |
| On or near Hunday Court | 29 |
| On or near Moorbanks Road | 28 |
| On or near Cusack Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Glenn Road | 22 |
| On or near Davies Road | 22 |
| On or near Newlands Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Bowness Court | 20 |
| On or near Goodman Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moss Bay and Moorclose 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 333 | 50.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 5.0% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Moss Bay and Moorclose has an estimated population of 6,755. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moss Bay and Moorclose sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moss Bay and Moorclose |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.3% |
| Social rented homes | 51.8% |
| Private rented homes | 5.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 74.6% |
Is Moss Bay and Moorclose a safe place to live?
Moss Bay and Moorclose recorded 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Moss Bay and Moorclose?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (74).
Is crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose was down 9% on the year before: 663 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 728 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moss Bay and Moorclose?
Moss Bay and Moorclose is policed by Cumbria. 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 Moss Bay and Moorclose. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.