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Jul 2025 139 9.6%
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Sep 2025 135 9.3%
Oct 2025 143 9.9%
Nov 2025 140 9.6%
Dec 2025 105 7.2%
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    Anti-social behaviour involving young people continues to be reported across parts of Avonmouth and Shirehampton, particularly in public spaces such as parks, shopping areas and transport hubs. These locations are often used as gathering points, and while the majority of young people behave responsibly, a minority are engaging in behaviour that causes concern within the community.

    Reports include nuisance behaviour, excessive noise, verbal intimidation, and occasional incidents of criminal damage. These issues can have a significant and ongoing impact on the quality of life for local residents, making people feel uncomfortable or unsafe in their own neighbourhoods. Local businesses are also affected, with some reporting disruption to customers and damage to property. We understand the frustration and concern this causes, especially when incidents occur repeatedly in the same locations or during evenings and weekends. Our neighbourhood policing team is working proactively with partners, including local authorities, youth services and schools, to address the root causes of this behaviour. This includes targeted patrols, engagement with young people, and where necessary, enforcement action. We encourage residents and businesses to continue reporting incidents to us, as this helps us build an accurate picture of when and where issues are occurring so we can respond effectively. Together with the community, we are committed to reducing anti-social behaviour and ensuring that Avonmouth and Shirehampton remain safe and welcoming places for everyone.

    You can find your local beat managers and PCSOs details below. If you have any information which can help us tackle this problem, or have been affected by this problem, we would be keen to hear from you.

    Issued 06 August 2026

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    Beachley Walk Children’s Centre in Shirehampton was recently identified as a location experiencing anti-social behaviour (ASB). Reports indicated that young people were gaining access to an abandoned building on the site, creating significant safety concerns due to the condition of the property.
    Working in partnership with the local council, action has now been taken to secure the site. Steel shutters and protective boarding have been installed to prevent unauthorised access and help ensure the area remains safe and secure.
    Residents may continue to see officers carrying out regular patrols and checks in the area. These visits form part of our ongoing efforts to prevent further incidents and maintain community safety. We would like to reassure the public that our presence is purely proactive and aimed at ensuring the site remains secure.
    We would also encourage parents, carers, and guardians to speak with children and young people about the dangers associated with entering abandoned or derelict buildings. Such locations can contain a range of hidden hazards, including asbestos, exposed electrical wiring, unstable structures, broken glass, deep water hazards, and other risks that could result in serious injury.
    We remain committed to identifying and addressing similar locations across our neighbourhoods. However, we rely heavily on information provided by local residents to help us identify emerging hotspot areas and potential safety concerns. Community intelligence is invaluable in helping us take early action and work with partner agencies to make these locations safer.
    If you have concerns about anti-social behaviour, vulnerable individuals, or unsafe locations within your area, please report them to us. You can contact us via 101 for non-emergency matters, or 999 if there is an immediate risk to life or a crime in progress. Reports can also be submitted through our online reporting forms, allowing information to be shared with us quickly and efficiently.
    By working together with residents, local authorities, and partner agencies, we can continue to address anti-social behaviour, improve community safety, and help protect those most at risk.

    Actioned 29 August 2026

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    Drug activity remains a concern in parts of Avonmouth and Shirehampton, with reports of street dealing and the suspected use of residential properties for the storage, preparation and cultivation of controlled drugs. This type of activity often takes place within local neighbourhoods and can be highly visible to residents, causing concern and uncertainty about safety in the area.

    The presence of drug-related activity often has a wider impact on the community. It can contribute to increased anti-social behaviour, violence and intimidation, while also being linked to the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, including those who may be coerced into involvement through intimidation, debt or other forms of control. These issues can have a lasting effect on both individuals and the wider community. Your neighbourhood policing team is taking a proactive and intelligence-led approach to tackling this issue. We will continue to increase targeted patrols in identified hotspot areas and will make use of stop and search powers where appropriate to disrupt those involved in drug-related activity. We are also focused on gathering and developing intelligence to build a clearer picture of those responsible and take robust enforcement action. Alongside enforcement, we are working closely with partner agencies, including housing providers and local authorities, to identify and take action against addresses linked to drug activity. This includes pursuing closures and other legal measures where necessary, as well as safeguarding individuals who may be at risk of exploitation. We encourage members of the public to continue reporting any concerns or suspicious activity, as information provided by the community plays a vital role in helping us identify patterns, target our resources effectively and take action against those involved. By working together, we aim to reduce drug-related harm and improve safety for everyone living and working in Avonmouth and Shirehampton.

    Issued 28 June 2026

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    Officers are continuing to carry out regular high-visibility patrols across Avonmouth and Shirehampton, with a particular focus on locations identified as hotspots for drug-related activity. These patrols allow us to gather intelligence, disrupt criminal behaviour, and provide reassurance to residents who may have concerns about issues affecting their local area.
    We encourage members of the public to continue reporting any information or concerns they may have. Community intelligence plays a vital role in helping us identify problem areas and enables us to take a targeted approach to tackling drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour. Even what may seem like a small piece of information can help build a clearer picture of ongoing activity.
    We have recently received reports of discarded drug-related paraphernalia, including small self-seal bags commonly associated with the supply of controlled substances, being found within the Avonmouth Park area. As a result, residents may notice an increased police presence in and around the park at various times throughout the day and evening as we continue our efforts to deter criminal activity and safeguard the community.
    Our priority is to ensure that Avonmouth and Shirehampton remain safe places to live, work, and visit. Through proactive patrols, partnership working, and the continued support of local residents, we are able to identify issues, target offenders, and take positive action where it is needed most.
    If you have information about drug-related activity or other concerns within your neighbourhood, please report it via 101, our online reporting services, or 999 in an emergency. Together, we can help create a safer and stronger community for everyone.

    Actioned 29 August 2026

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    Theft and shoplifting continue to be reported across Avonmouth and Shirehampton, particularly within retail areas and industrial estates. Incidents range from opportunistic shoplifting within local stores to more organised offences involving the theft of high-value industrial tools, vehicles and goods. In some cases, these crimes are linked to repeat offenders who target local businesses, causing ongoing concern within the business community.

    This type of offending can have a significant impact on livelihoods, especially for small and independent businesses. Financial losses, damage to property and the time spent dealing with incidents can place considerable strain on staff and business owners. There is also a wider impact on the community, as theft and shoplifting can contribute to anti-social behaviour, disorder and a reduced sense of safety in public spaces.

    Your neighbourhood policing team is taking a proactive and problem-solving approach to tackling these offences. This includes increased high-visibility patrols in key retail areas, targeted activity to identify and disrupt repeat offenders, and the use of intelligence to build cases against those responsible. Where appropriate, we will pursue enforcement action and utilise available powers to prevent further offending.

    We are also working closely with local businesses, business groups and partner agencies to share information, support crime prevention measures and strengthen collective responses to offending. This includes offering advice on security, evidence gathering and reporting processes.

    We encourage businesses and members of the public to report incidents and share any information or concerns with us. Community intelligence is essential in helping us identify patterns, respond effectively and bring offenders to justice. By working together, we aim to reduce theft and shoplifting and support a safer environment for businesses, employees and residents across Avonmouth and Shirehampton.

    Issued 28 June 2026

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    Theft and shoplifting remain a priority for Avonmouth and Shirehampton neighbourhood officers, with incidents continuing to be reported across retail premises, business parks and industrial estates. Offending ranges from opportunistic shoplifting within local stores to more organised criminal activity involving the theft of tools, equipment, vehicles and high-value goods.

    These offences can have a significant impact on local businesses and the wider community. For many retailers and business owners, the financial cost of theft extends far beyond the value of the items stolen, with staff often having to deal with the emotional impact, disruption to day-to-day operations and increased security concerns. Persistent offending can also affect how safe people feel when living, working or visiting the area.
    Your local neighbourhood policing team continues to take a proactive approach to tackling retail crime and theft. High-visibility patrols are regularly conducted in identified hotspot locations, with officers engaging directly with businesses, gathering intelligence and targeting those responsible for repeat offending. We are committed to using all available powers and resources to disrupt criminal activity and hold offenders accountable.
    Strong partnerships with local businesses remain at the heart of this work. We continue to work closely with retailers, security staff, business representatives and partner agencies to share information, identify emerging trends and support effective crime-prevention measures. The quality of CCTV, prompt reporting and the sharing of intelligence are all helping us build stronger cases and achieve positive outcomes.
    We would like to thank local businesses and residents who continue to report incidents and provide valuable information. Community intelligence is often instrumental in identifying patterns of offending and enabling officers to focus resources where they are needed most.
    Through continued partnership working, targeted patrols and the support of the local community, we remain committed to reducing theft and shoplifting, protecting businesses and helping to ensure Avonmouth and Shirehampton remain safe and welcoming places for everyone.

    Actioned 29 August 2026

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