Crime Rate in Moorlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moorlands

The total recorded crimes in Moorlands, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moorlands crime rate of 2.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Moorlands, encompassing approximately 9,937 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
Moorlands Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Old Wells Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hazel Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Moorlands?

To understand the safety of Moorlands, we need to analyze Moorlands crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bath and North East Somerset:

    • In 2024, Moorlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 358 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moorlands recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Moorlands had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 282 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moorlands recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bath and North East Somerset, Moorlands has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Moorlands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Moorlands has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.62 ranking 20th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Moorlands crimes were 358. The crime rate of Moorlands in 2024 was 36.02 (year) or 3.00 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moorlands were around 282 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.38 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moorlands)CrimesRank (Moorlands)CrimesRank (Moorlands)
Kingsmead158 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick104 31,479 21,225 2
Lansdown141 21,129 4683 4
Twerton97 41,254 3922 3
Keynsham South57 9846 6618 5
Combe Down68 5901 5608 6
Widcombe & Lyncombe65 6742 7409 11
Radstock41 13638 11563 7
Newbridge63 7551 14405 13
Midsomer Norton Redfield59 8643 10518 8
Westfield46 11702 8481 10
Keynsham North23 23608 12503 9
Southdown46 10651 9374 15
Chew Valley38 15416 18408 12
Keynsham East43 12554 13404 14
Odd Down39 14536 15354 16
Westmoreland24 21517 16311 21
Weston34 16421 17343 17
Peasedown33 17371 19313 20
Paulton23 22298 21335 18
Saltford31 18254 25184 26
Lambridge19 25292 22333 19
Bathavon North27 19275 23236 23
Oldfield Park4 33200 28199 24
Publow & Whitchurch19 24261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough18 26138 30192 25
Bathavon South7 29248 26125 31
Walcot16 27238 27175 28
High Littleton15 28133 31138 30
Midsomer Norton North5 31165 29156 29
Timsbury6 30121 32121 32
Mendip4 3299 3379 33

Moorlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 202515
January 202510
December 202411
November 202412
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 202424
May 202419

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202514
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 202413
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
May 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Moorlands in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Moorlands postcode area is presented below.

1. Old Wells Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Robbery2
2. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Poplar Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Moorfields Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Englishcombe Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Acacia Grove (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Ashford Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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