Crime Rate in Westmoreland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westmoreland

The total recorded crimes in Westmoreland, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westmoreland crime rate of 0.99 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 Westmoreland, encompassing approximately 40,317 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Westmoreland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Percy Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Dartmouth Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Westmoreland?

To understand the safety of Westmoreland, we need to analyze Westmoreland 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, Westmoreland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 517 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Westmoreland witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Westmoreland had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 311 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westmoreland recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westmoreland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westmoreland has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 0.99 ranking 15th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Westmoreland crimes were 517. The crime rate of Westmoreland in 2024 was 12.82 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westmoreland were around 311 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.71 (year) or 0.64 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westmoreland)CrimesRank (Westmoreland)CrimesRank (Westmoreland)
Kingsmead200 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick118 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton104 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown54 91,129 4683 4
Westfield63 4702 8481 10
Keynsham South58 5846 6618 5
Combe Down56 6901 5608 6
Radstock55 7638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe36 18742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield45 13643 10518 8
Chew Valley55 8416 18408 12
Keynsham North30 19608 12503 9
Southdown46 12651 9374 15
Keynsham East52 10554 13404 14
Lambridge48 11292 22333 19
Newbridge45 14551 14405 13
Odd Down27 23536 15354 16
Paulton38 16298 21335 18
Weston26 24421 17343 17
Peasedown37 17371 19313 20
Moorlands29 20358 20282 22
Saltford29 21254 25184 26
Bathavon North28 22275 23236 23
Oldfield Park15 27200 28199 24
Publow & Whitchurch14 28261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough7 33138 30192 25
Midsomer Norton North19 25165 29156 29
Bathavon South14 29248 26125 31
Walcot16 26238 27175 28
High Littleton9 32133 31138 30
Timsbury13 30121 32121 32
Mendip9 3199 3379 33

Westmoreland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 20258
April 20258
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 202414
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 202413
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202512
May 20251
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 202414
October 202412
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Westmoreland in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Percy Terrace (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Dartmouth Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Stothert Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. St Kilda'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Longmead Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Maybrick Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Bridge Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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