Crime Rate in Moorlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moorlands

The total recorded crimes in Moorlands, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moorlands crime rate of 2.92 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Moorlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Hazel Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Sladebrook Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Moorlands has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.92 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moorlands)CrimesRank (Moorlands)CrimesRank (Moorlands)
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
Westmoreland40 15517 16311 21
Paulton38 16298 21335 18
Weston26 24421 17343 17
Peasedown37 17371 19313 20
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

Moorlands 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 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202517
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202513
May 20254
April 202514
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

High Crime Locations Moorlands in July 2025

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

1. Beech Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sladebrook Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Poplar Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Moorfields Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Wells Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Englishcombe Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Englishcombe Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bloomfield Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Castle Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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