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Jul 2025 29 5.7%
Aug 2025 50 9.7%
Sep 2025 36 7%
Oct 2025 30 5.8%
Nov 2025 52 10.1%
Dec 2025 52 10.1%
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    Rachel Clark

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    Adrian Kettle

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    Louise Perry

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    Will Mortimer

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    Beata Marcelino

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    John Ross-Osborne

Policing priorities

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    Action taken:

  • Priority:

    Frome Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team have noticed an increase in rural vehicle crime , which included plant machinery and vehicles. These offences have a significant impact on the farming community causing substantial financial loss.

    Positive progress has been made following information received from a member of the public, this led to the successful recovery of two stolen vehicles in a rural location. This highlights the value of community intelligence and the importance of timely reporting.

    Ongoing actions :

    • Frome NPT increased high-visibility and intelligence-led patrols in rural locations.
    • Enhance engagement with local farmers, landowners and rural businesses to provide crime prevention advice and gather intelligence.
    • Continue to develop intelligence through partnership working and public information to identify offenders.

    We are asking members of the public to report suspicious activities, vehicle movements, and all incidents of rural crime promptly, as every piece of information can be crucial to investigations.

    Issued 06 August 2026

    Action taken:

     

    Over the last month, officers from the Frome Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team have successfully located and recovered a number of stolen vehicles and items of plant machinery across our area. These positive results have only been possible thanks to the support of our local communities and our increased high-visibility patrols.
    We have seen an increase in rural vehicle crime, including the theft of vehicles and plant machinery. These offences can have a significant impact on farming communities and rural businesses, often causing substantial financial losses and disruption to livelihoods.
    Recent successes include the recovery of two stolen vehicles following information provided by a vigilant member of the public. This highlights the vital role that community intelligence plays in helping us investigate crime, recover stolen property, and identify offenders.
    Our ongoing efforts include:
    Increased high-visibility and intelligence-led patrols across rural areas.
    Working closely with farmers, landowners, and rural businesses to provide crime prevention advice and gather local intelligence.
    Collaborating with partner agencies and the public to develop intelligence and identify those responsible for rural crime.
    We are asking everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, unusual vehicle movements, or incidents of rural crime as soon as possible. What may seem like a small piece of information could be the key to helping officers recover stolen property and bring those responsible to justice.
    Thank you to everyone who has continued to support us by reporting concerns and sharing information. Together, we can help keep our rural communities safe.

    Actioned 31 August 2026

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    Hare and deer coursing is a serious rural crime which is illegal and frequently associated with organised criminality. It causes severe animal welfare harm and has a wider impact on communities through trespass, damage to land and anti‑social behaviour. Avon and Somerset Police are treating this as a priority, focusing on prevention, intelligence gathering and robust enforcement to protect residents, landowners and wildlife.

    How the public can help

    Members of the public play a vital role in helping us tackle hare and deer coursing. You can support this work by:

    • Reporting suspicious activity promptly If you see dogs being used to chase wildlife, vehicles driving on farmland, or groups acting suspiciously in rural areas, please report it. You can:
      • Call 999 if the incident is happening now
      • Report online through our website: Report rural or wildlife crime
      • Report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
    • Providing accurate information
      • When reporting, details such as vehicle descriptions, registration numbers, number of people involved, dog types, locations and direction of travel are extremely valuable.
    • Only recording if safe to do so
      • Photos or video can assist investigations, but only if it is safe and without putting yourself at risk. Do not confront suspected offenders.
    • Supporting rural vigilance
      • Farmers, landowners and residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, secure access points where possible and report repeated activity or patterns.
    • Sharing community concerns
      • Information about ongoing issues or community impact can be shared with your local neighbourhood policing team and helps inform patrols and enforcement activity.

    Issued 06 August 2026

    Action taken:

     

    Hare and Deer Coursing Remains a Priority for Frome Rural Officers
    Sadly, we have recently received further reports of hare and deer coursing in the rural areas we serve, showing that these incidents are continuing to affect our communities.
    As part of our response, officers attended a recent incident and successfully recovered a hunting dog, which was taken to a local veterinary practice to receive appropriate care and treatment. Unfortunately, due to the incident occurring during the hours of darkness, those involved were able to leave the area before officers arrived and no suspects were apprehended.
    While this is disappointing, it demonstrates that vigilance from the public and prompt reporting of suspicious activity leads to action being taken. Every report helps us build intelligence, identify patterns of offending, and ultimately bring those responsible to justice.
    Hare and deer coursing is a serious rural crime. It is illegal, causes significant animal welfare harm, and is frequently linked to organised criminality. It also has a wider impact on rural communities through trespass, damage to farmland, intimidation, and anti-social behaviour.
    Avon and Somerset Police continues to treat hare and deer coursing as a priority, focusing on prevention, intelligence gathering, and robust enforcement activity to protect residents, landowners, livestock, and wildlife.
    How you can help
    The public plays a vital role in helping us tackle this type of crime.
    Report suspicious activity immediately
    If you see dogs being used to chase wildlife, vehicles driving across farmland, or groups acting suspiciously in rural areas:
    Call 999 if the incident is happening at the time.
    Report online via Avon and Somerset Police’s rural and wildlife crime reporting page.
    Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
    Provide as much information as possible
    Details such as:
    Vehicle registrations and descriptions
    Number of people involved
    Dog breeds or descriptions
    Exact locations
    Direction of travel
    can all be invaluable to officers investigating these offences.
    Only record evidence if it is safe
    Photographs or video footage can greatly assist investigations, but please do not put yourself at risk or confront suspected offenders.
    Support rural vigilance
    Farmers, landowners, and residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, secure access points where possible, and report repeated activity or concerning patterns.
    Share community concerns
    Information about ongoing issues and the impact these crimes are having locally helps shape patrol plans and enforcement activity carried out by your Neighbourhood Policing Team.
    We would like to thank everyone who continues to report suspicious activity and support our efforts. Information from the public is often the key factor in identifying offenders and preventing further incidents. By working together, we can continue to protect our rural communities, wildlife, and countryside from those who seek to cause harm.

    Actioned 31 August 2026

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    Fly‑tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and continues to affect local communities, rural areas and public spaces. It damages the environment, poses risks to wildlife and public safety, and creates costs for landowners and local authorities. Fly‑tipping is sometimes linked to wider criminality, including rogue waste carriers. Avon and Somerset Police are working with partner agencies to prevent offending, identify those responsible and take appropriate enforcement action.

    How the public can help: Please report fly‑tipping or suspicious activity. Call 999 if it is happening now, or 101 to provide information. Fly‑tipping on public land can also be reported to the local council. Only record images if safe to do so and never confront offenders. Always use licensed waste carriers.

    Issued 25 April 2026

    Action taken:

     

    Fly-Tipping Continues to Affect Our Rural Communities
    Unfortunately, we have recently received further reports of fly-tipping at Pots Lane, Berkley.
    This location has been targeted previously by those responsible for illegally dumping waste. Following earlier incidents, the area was subject to extensive patrols and enforcement activity. While we were unfortunately unable to identify those responsible for the last incident, officers will continue carrying out patrols in this and other known hotspot locations.
    With the continued support of our local communities, we remain confident that those responsible can be identified and brought before the courts.
    Fly-tipping remains a persistent issue across our towns, villages, and rural communities. The illegal dumping of waste not only blights the landscape but can cause environmental damage, harm wildlife, create health hazards, and leave landowners and local authorities facing significant clean-up costs.
    From household rubbish and building materials to large-scale commercial waste, fly-tipping impacts everyone and directly affects the quality of life within our communities.
    More Than Just Waste Crime
    Fly-tipping is often linked to wider criminal activity, including the use of unlicensed waste carriers and organised offenders seeking to avoid legitimate disposal costs.
    Avon and Somerset Police works closely with local authorities, the Environment Agency, and community partners to identify offenders, gather evidence, and take enforcement action against those responsible.
    How You Can Help
    Information provided by residents, landowners, farmers, and local businesses is vital in helping us tackle fly-tipping and hold offenders to account.
    Report Fly-Tipping and Suspicious Activity
    Please contact us if you witness:
    -Waste being dumped from a vehicle
    – Suspicious vehicles parked in remote locations carrying waste
    -Individuals unloading rubbish on farmland, verges, lay-bys, or public spaces
    -Repeat incidents at known fly-tipping hotspots
    How to Report
    999 – If the offence is taking place at the time and offenders are present.
    101 – For non-emergency reports and intelligence.
    Your Local Council – To report fly-tipped waste on public land and arrange removal.
    Information That Can Help Investigations
    If it is safe to do so, please try to note:
    -Vehicle registration numbers
    – Make, model, and colour of vehicles involved
    – Descriptions of individuals
    – Location, date, and time of the incident
    – Direction of travel
    – Photographs or video footage
    Even small details can provide valuable intelligence and help officers build a clearer picture of offending patterns.
    Keep Yourself Safe
    Your safety should always come first.
    – Photographs or video footage can be useful evidence if obtained safely.
    -Never approach, challenge, or attempt to stop individuals involved in fly-tipping.
    Dispose of Waste Responsibly
    Everyone has a responsibility to ensure their waste is disposed of legally.
    Before paying someone to remove your waste:
    – Check they are a registered waste carrier.
    – Ask where your waste will be taken.
    – Keep receipts, invoices, or waste transfer documentation.
    If your waste is later found to have been dumped illegally, you may be asked to demonstrate that you took reasonable steps to ensure it was disposed of correctly.
    Working Together to Prevent Fly-Tipping
    By remaining vigilant, reporting suspicious activity, and disposing of waste responsibly, we can all play a part in protecting our local environment.
    Your information helps us to:
    -Identify and target offenders
    – Build intelligence on repeat offending
    – Support enforcement action
    – Protect our countryside and public spaces
    – Keep our communities clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone
    We would like to thank everyone who continues to report incidents and share information with us. While we were unable to apprehend those responsible for the latest incident at Pots Lane, every report helps us build intelligence and direct patrols to the right locations. With your continued support, we are confident that together we can identify and bring future offenders to justice.
    Together, we can help prevent fly-tipping and ensure our neighbourhoods remain places we can all take pride in

    Actioned 31 August 2026

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