Somerset’s Most Dangerous Areas Uncovered in New Crime Rate Map Monday, May 19, 2025 somerset crime avon bristol northsomerset safety policing crimerates community statistics A newly released crime map has exposed the most dangerous locations to live in Somerset, spotlighting areas where residents are most vulnerable to criminal activity. In 2023, over 5.3 million non-fraud crimes were recorded … Read More
Inside Bideford: Separating Social Media Noise from Reality Tuesday, May 13, 2025 bideford antisocial crime community policing southwest torridge youth businesses safety Bideford, a South West town, has recently been thrust into the social media spotlight amid claims of rising crime and antisocial behaviour. Posts circulating on platforms like Facebook have painted a picture of a community … Read More
Keynsham Man Jailed for Storing £700,000 Worth of Cocaine at Home Friday, May 9, 2025 cocaine keynsham drugdealers policing drugsupply crime sentencing avonsomerset lawenforcement criminaljustice Warren Chiddy, 29, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison after nearly 9 kilograms of cocaine were found at his Keynsham residence. During a police warrant executed on March 24 at Chiddy’s home on … Read More
Concerns Grow as Anti-Social Behaviour Rises in Okehampton Monday, May 5, 2025 okehampton devon anti-social behavior community concern youth policing intervention public order Situated on the fringes of Dartmoor, Okehampton is a picturesque town with a rich history and natural beauty, attracting content residents and tourists alike. However, recent reports reveal a growing concern regarding the … Read More
Student Officer Dismissed for Lying about Car MOT Wednesday, April 30, 2025 officer misconduct dismissal integrity trust policing honesty ethical breach investigation A student police officer, Police Constable Alex Skidmore, faced dismissal following a public misconduct hearing at Dorset Police Headquarters. The panel found that Skidmore deliberately lied about having an MOT for his car, … Read More
Plans for 3,000 New Neighbourhood Police Officers in Somerset and Beyond Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset police officers neighbourhood policing community investment government crime performance Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers to be deployed by the start of next year, with a significant investment of £200 million to bolster neighbourhood policing. The initiative will … Read More