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Jul 2025 11 7.2%
Aug 2025 15 9.9%
Sep 2025 14 9.2%
Oct 2025 10 6.6%
Nov 2025 12 7.9%
Dec 2025 13 8.6%
Jan 2026 13 8.6%
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Mar 2026 10 6.6%
Apr 2026 20 13.2%
May 2026 15 9.9%
Jun 2026 7 4.6%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

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    Roseanna Green

  • Sergeant

    Karen Pattison

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    Gareth Allington

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    Hayley Harris

  • Supervisor

    Beatrice Gane

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    Keep doors and windows locked and vehicles secure at all times, see anything suspicious please call 999 immediately for emergencies, or for non-emergencies, call 101 or you can Report via our website. It is important to take extra steps to keep yourself safe when out and about during the darker nights.

    Personal safety tips

    • Plan ahead: Let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to return
    • Stay visible: Wear bright or reflective clothing and stick to well-lit routes
    • Keep your phone charged: Ensure you have a way to call for help if needed
    • Avoid distractions: Keep headphones low and stay aware of your surroundings.
    • Trust your instincts: If something feels wrong, leave the area and seek help
    In an emergency, always call 999. For non-emergencies, contact 101 or Report online.

    Issued 16 August 2026

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    No update available

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    Over the last couple of months we have seen an spate in burglaries of homes and businesses, as well as theft of vehicles in the rural areas of the rural areas..

    In response our local teams as well as our Rural Crime Team are carrying out high visibility patrols, whilst working with effected communities to try and detect, deter and prevent further crime.

    We are also advising residents to check that their home and outbuildings (such as sheds or garages) are secure, by taking simple precautions. These include locking windows and doors when you go out, even if just stepping next door or out in the garden. Investigations into these burglaries are ongoing, but we would like to remind the public that if you have witnessed anything or have information that you think could be of help, please make sure you call us on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or alternatively if you have been a victim or witness of a rural crime you can report it via our new Report a rural crime reporting form on our website. You can also find further information and advice on home security and many other subject via our Crime prevention advice on our website. Additionally rural crimes can be reduced by the use of Watch schemes, to join the Farm Watch Scheme or to find out more information please see our Farm Watch | Avon and Somerset Police page on our website.

    Issued 16 August 2026

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    No update available

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    Working with Community Speedwatch and our colleagues in Speed Enforcement we are working to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in the outlying villages.

    If you feel your village would benefit from a Community SpeedWatch, you can apply through the Community SpeedWatch page on our website.

    We are currently visiting repeat offenders to remind them that speed limits are in place for a reason and will be enforced.

    Issued 16 August 2026

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    No update available

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    As a Neighbourhood Policing Team, we are supporting the local community by raising awareness of fraud and scam prevention, engaging with vulnerable residents, and working closely with partner agencies to identify and safeguard those at risk.

      Fraud can be reported through REPORT FRAUD, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime. Reports can be made online at UK’s Home for Reporting Cyber Crime & Fraud – Report Fraud or by calling 0300 123 2040. If the fraud is happening at the time, a suspect is present, or there is an immediate risk of harm, residents should call 999. For non-emergency police matters relating to fraud or concerns about vulnerable victims, reports can also be made via 101 or through local neighbourhood policing teams.

    Actions

    We continue to visit victims of fraud to offer support, advice, and resources to help them recognise and protect themselves from fraud in the future. Our officers have been carrying out reassurance visits to residents in their homes, providing guidance and helping those affected feel supported. Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, constantly adapting and developing new ways to target people. Anyone can become a victim, and it is important to remember that there is no need to feel embarrassed. If you have been affected by fraud, please know that support is available. We are here to listen, provide advice, and help you take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others from becoming victims.

    Fraud can be reported through REPORT FRAUD, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime. Reports can be made online at UK’s Home for Reporting Cyber Crime & Fraud – Report Fraud or by calling 0300 123 2040. If the fraud is happening at the time, a suspect is present, or there is an immediate risk of harm, residents should call 999.

    Issued 16 August 2026

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    No update available

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