WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Crime in Moss Bay and Moorclose, Allerdale

Comprehensive safety analysis for Moss Bay and Moorclose, localized within Allerdale.

Total Crimes

59
trending_up +15.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

84.05per 1k
trending_up +11.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,898

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences31
Public Order8
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Drug Offences4
Other Theft3
Burglary2
Weapons Possession1
Vehicle Crime1
Robbery1
Anti-social Behaviour1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Moorbanks Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Robbery: 1
4
On or near Beverley Close Map
Drugs: 1Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
3
On or near Cain Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Moorclose Croft Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Crummock Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Cusack Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Coniston Drive Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Newlands Gardens Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Bowness Court Map
Possession of weapons: 1
1

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Local Rank

#13safest in Allerdale

City Average

67.75per 1k

Local Policing

Workington South

Cumbria Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Persistent complaints received of drug dealing activity, ASB and litter in the wider Ashfield area

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

WE DID
Multi-agency response has been initiated via the Allerdale Local Focus Hub to bring relevant agencies including Police, Cumberland Council and Housing Associations together to tackle the identified issues.

WE DID
Drug Activity Community Appeal and Streetsafe surveys conducted in the affected areas to obtain information from the local community

Actioned: 11 May 2026

Youths riding off road bikes in the areas of Moorclose, Westfield, Salterbeck, Oldside

The original issue date of the priority was 1st June 2025. This priority is to be continued as a result of recent Community Surveys, calls for service and information received from the local community/businesses/partner agencies directly to NPT Officers, particularly as this issue is anticipated to increase as the weather improves into Spring

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

WE DID:
On 22nd August 2025 Officers from Allerdale NPT in partnership with Allerdale Local Focus Hub and partner agencies took part in Operation Respect in Westfield. Officers and partner agencies engaged with residents in the area about ongoing issues.

WE DID:
On Tuesday 26th August 2025 Officers conducted a walkabout in Moorclose and Westfield with MP Josh McAllister and Dave Allen the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner engaging with residents about ongoing issues with off road bikes.

WE DID
Proactive Drone lead operations to identify and trace users of illegal offroad bikes on public roads or paths resulting in the seizure of a number of Sur-Ron E-bikes and prosecution of the riders

WE DID:
Continue to provide hi visibility patrols at prevalent times to address this issue and deal proactively with those responsible whilst supporting victims of crime

We encourage members of the public to report such incidents to police along with any video evidence of such incidents if captured.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL20

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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The Oval, Salterbeck

JUL20

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3:30 PM — 4:30 PM

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The Minto Centre, Westfield

AUG17

Community Drop In

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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The Oval, Salterbeck

AUG17

Community Drop In

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3:30 PM — 4:30 PM

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The Minto Centre, Westfield

SEP14

Community Drop In

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Community Drop In

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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The Oval, Salterbeck

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