Crime Rate in Moorlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moorlands

The total recorded crimes in Moorlands, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moorlands crime rate of 2.42 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Moorlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorfields Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Grenway Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Moorlands has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)
Kingsmead212 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick111 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton98 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown64 51,129 4683 4
Keynsham North70 4608 12503 9
Keynsham South55 8846 6618 5
Combe Down41 12901 5608 6
Odd Down63 6536 15354 16
Radstock54 9638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe56 7742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield41 11643 10518 8
Westfield36 14702 8481 10
Southdown34 15651 9374 15
Westmoreland42 10517 16311 21
Chew Valley28 19416 18408 12
Newbridge30 18551 14405 13
Keynsham East38 13554 13404 14
Peasedown32 16371 19313 20
Weston32 17421 17343 17
Paulton22 22298 21335 18
Lambridge17 25292 22333 19
Oldfield Park26 20200 28199 24
Bathavon North18 24275 23236 23
Saltford19 23254 25184 26
Publow & Whitchurch16 26261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough10 31138 30192 25
Bathavon South11 29248 26125 31
Walcot13 27238 27175 28
Mendip12 2899 3379 33
Midsomer Norton North11 30165 29156 29
High Littleton5 32133 31138 30
Timsbury4 33121 32121 32

Moorlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202515
January 202510
December 202411
November 202412
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 202424
May 202419
April 202414

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 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
April 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Moorlands in March 2025

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

1. Moorfields Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grenway Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Elm Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sladebrook Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bloomfield Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Greenway Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Maple Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Poplar Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Englishcombe Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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