What is the crime rate in Moss Bay and Moorclose, Allerdale?

As of March 2026, the Moss Bay and Moorclose ward has an annual crime rate of 75.7 per 1,000 residents with 51 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Moss Bay and Moorclose ward?

The most common crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose is Violence & Sexual Offences with 32 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 62.7% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Moss Bay and Moorclose ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Moss Bay and Moorclose Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Moss Bay and Moorclose, localized within Allerdale.

Total Crimes

trending_up +8.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

75.7per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,898

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences32

Public Order5

Criminal Damage & Arson4

Weapons Possession2

Other Theft2

Drug Offences2

Shoplifting1

Robbery1

Anti-social Behaviour1

Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Firth View Walk Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1	6
On or near Udale Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near Moorbanks Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Needham Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Laybourn Court Map	Robbery: 1Other theft: 1	2
On or near Rowe Terrace Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near B5296 Map	Shoplifting: 1	1
On or near Furness Road Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Wells Close Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near Minster Close Map	Public order: 1	1

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City Average

61.65per 1k

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Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside

The original issue date of the priority was 1st June 2025. This priority is to be continued as a result of recent Community Surveys, calls for service and information received from the local community/businesses/partner agencies directly to NPT Officers, particularly as this issue is anticipated to increase as the weather improves into Spring

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

WE DID:
On 22nd August 2025 Officers from Allerdale NPT in partnership with Allerdale Local Focus Hub and partner agencies took part in Operation Respect in Westfield. Officers and partner agencies engaged with residents in the area about ongoing issues.

WE DID:
On Tuesday 26th August 2025 Officers conducted a walkabout in Moorclose and Westfield with MP Josh McAllister and Dave Allen the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner engaging with residents about ongoing issues with off road bikes.

WE DID
Proactive Drone lead operations to identify and trace users of illegal offroad bikes on public roads or paths resulting in the seizure of a number of Sur-Ron E-bikes and prosecution of the riders

WE DID:
Continue to provide hi visibility patrols at prevalent times to address this issue and deal proactively with those responsible whilst supporting victims of crime

We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police along with any video evidence of such incidents if captured.

Actioned: 24 Feb 2026

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