Crime Rate in Westmoreland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westmoreland

The total recorded crimes in Westmoreland, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westmoreland crime rate of 1.04 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Westmoreland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Fielding'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Percy Terrace with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Westmoreland has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 10th 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.

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
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
Moorlands24 21358 20282 22
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

Westmoreland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 202414
September 20246
August 202412
July 202411
June 202426
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 202413
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 202414
October 202412
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Westmoreland in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Fielding'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Percy Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dartmouth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Herbert Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Second Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Moorland Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Arlington Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Livingstone Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Dorset Close (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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