Crime in Westmoreland: statistics, rates and trends
489 crimes were recorded in Westmoreland in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Westmoreland at a glance
- Crime trends in Westmoreland
- Types of crime in Westmoreland
- Westmoreland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westmoreland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westmoreland
- Population and deprivation in Westmoreland
- Questions about crime in Westmoreland
- About this data
489 crimes were recorded in Westmoreland in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 95 reports (19% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westmoreland has the 2,550th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westmoreland | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 489 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.2 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,995 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westmoreland was highest in the year to July 2025 (494 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (382). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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 | 489 | 61.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 494 | 61.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 453 | 56.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 382 | 47.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 448 | 56.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 411 | 51.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 397 | 49.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 432 | 54.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 384 | 48.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westmoreland 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in burglary (+48%) and public order (+14%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 11.9 | 0.35 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 11.0 | 1.33 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 9.1 | 0.60 | -10% |
| Other theft | 50 | 6.3 | 0.98 | -9% |
| Public order | 49 | 6.1 | 0.92 | +14% |
| Burglary | 34 | 4.3 | 1.20 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.3 | 0.66 | +62% |
| Robbery | 18 | 2.3 | 1.67 | +50% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +60% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.61 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Westmoreland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westmoreland recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westmoreland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westmoreland recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westmoreland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westmoreland recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westmoreland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westmoreland recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westmoreland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westmoreland recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westmoreland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westmoreland recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westmoreland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westmoreland recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westmoreland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westmoreland recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westmoreland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westmoreland recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westmoreland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westmoreland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westmoreland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westmoreland recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westmoreland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westmoreland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westmoreland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westmoreland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westmoreland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westmoreland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westmoreland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westmoreland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westmoreland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Park | 172 | 48.3 | -21% |
| Kingsmead | 3,049 | 365.4 | +497% |
| Southdown | 608 | 83.6 | +37% |
| Moorlands | 360 | 78.1 | +28% |
| Newbridge | 512 | 88.0 | +44% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,064 | 142.9 | +134% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 627 | 97.7 | +60% |
| Lansdown | 802 | 110.0 | +80% |
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 Westmoreland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 126 |
| On or near Percy Terrace | 27 |
| On or near Dartmouth Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Fielding'S Road | 18 |
| On or near Roseberry Place | 18 |
| On or near Midland Road | 16 |
| On or near Moorland Road | 14 |
| On or near Triangle West | 14 |
| On or near Dorset Close | 13 |
| On or near Longmead Terrace | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westmoreland 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 | 172 | 35.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 14.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 7.6% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Westmoreland has an estimated population of 7,995. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westmoreland sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westmoreland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 85.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 49.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Westmoreland a safe place to live?
Westmoreland recorded 61.2 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 Westmoreland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (88).
Is crime in Westmoreland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westmoreland was down 1% on the year before: 489 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 494 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westmoreland?
Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.