Frome Shop Break-In Highlights Rising Crime Concerns in Rural Somerset Thursday, September 18, 2025 frome somerset crime rural policing safety breakin community mp violence A recent break-in at an independent shop in Frome has brought renewed attention to escalating concerns about crime and safety in Somerset’s rural communities. Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, teamed up with … Read More
Government Officials Tour Salisbury to Review Crime Reduction Efforts Tuesday, September 16, 2025 homeoffice saferstreets crimeprevention salisbury policing communitysafety cctv antisocialbehaviour partnerships publicsafety Officials from the Home Office took to the streets of Salisbury this week, moving beyond policy discussions to firsthand inspections of local crime prevention efforts under Wiltshire’s Safer Streets Summer programme. Hosted … Read More
Police Urge Community Action Amid Rising Crime and Vandalism in Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Monday, September 15, 2025 crime vandalism antisocial policing community reporting travellers burnham-on-sea highbridge safety Avon and Somerset Police have called on residents to report every incident, no matter how minor, following an increase in anti-social behaviour, theft, vandalism, and unauthorised traveller encampments in Burnham-on-Sea and … Read More
New Police Enquiry Office Opens in Frome to Enhance Community Service Sunday, September 14, 2025 frome police enquiryoffice avon somerset community accessibility publicsafety lawenforcement policing A new police enquiry office has officially opened its doors in Frome, marking a significant step towards improving public access to local law enforcement services. Avon and Somerset Constabulary announced that the newly … Read More
South West Seaside Town Grapples with Addiction Crisis Amidst Tourist Charm Saturday, September 13, 2025 bournemouth addiction rehabilitation druguse homelessness publicsafety boscombe community tourism policing On a bright summer afternoon, Bournemouth’s seafront buzzes with families soaking up the sun, children laughing as they splash in the waves, and elderly residents leisurely sipping tea in vibrant beach huts. This … Read More
Lives Transformed as Street Drinking and Anti-Social Behaviour Decline in Trowbridge Monday, August 25, 2025 trowbridge asb streetdrinking substanceuse policing community outreach support recovery intervention Street drinking and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Trowbridge have seen a notable decline this year, according to a spokesperson from Wiltshire Police. Once known for its struggles with ASB, this Somerset-adjacent town is … Read More