Crime in Westmoreland: statistics, rates and trends
494 crimes were recorded in Westmoreland in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Westmoreland
- Questions about crime in Westmoreland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (97), shoplifting (94) and anti-social behaviour (72) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,536th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Westmoreland | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 494 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.8 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,995 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Westmoreland of any year here (494 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 494 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 490 | 61.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 469 | 58.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 365 | 45.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 441 | 55.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 431 | 53.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 392 | 49.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 438 | 54.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 381 | 47.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Westmoreland recorded notably more shoplifting (39% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (44% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 23 to 35, while violence and sexual offences fell from 125 to 97 and other theft fell from 59 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 12.1 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 11.8 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Other theft | 47 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 46 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westmoreland; the highest is Kingsmead (376.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Oldfield Park (51.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westmoreland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Park | 184 | 51.6 | -16% |
| Kingsmead | 3,144 | 376.8 | +510% |
| Southdown | 582 | 80.0 | +30% |
| Moorlands | 370 | 80.3 | +30% |
| Newbridge | 511 | 87.8 | +42% |
| Twerton & Whiteway | 1,063 | 142.8 | +131% |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | 593 | 92.4 | +50% |
| Lansdown | 831 | 114.0 | +84% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Westmoreland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (128).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near Percy Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Dartmouth Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Fielding'S Road | 18 |
| On or near Roseberry Place | 18 |
| On or near Midland Road | 17 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 17 |
| On or near Dorset Close | 14 |
| On or near Millmead Road | 14 |
| On or near Moorland Road | 14 |
Of the 422 crimes in Westmoreland with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 44.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 132 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Westmoreland has an estimated population of 7,995 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (52.5%, against 7.9%), more private renting (50%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (5.8%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westmoreland average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Westmoreland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 39.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 52.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 49.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westmoreland a safe place to live?
Westmoreland recorded 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,536th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Westmoreland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (94).
Is crime in Westmoreland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westmoreland was almost unchanged on the year before: 494 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 490 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westmoreland?
About 7,995 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westmoreland?
Westmoreland 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.