Policing Somerset: Balancing Rising Demands with Budget Constraints Friday, February 6, 2026 somerset policing crime budget counciltax avon constabulary publicsafety crimereduction lawenforcement Meeting the escalating demands of policing in Somerset has become increasingly challenging, likened by Chief Constable Sarah Crew to “trying to cover a king-sized bed with a single duvet.” At a recent meeting in … Read More
Two Men Charged for Illegal Hare Coursing in Wiltshire Monday, January 5, 2026 harecoursing wiltshire ruralcrime trespassing lurchers sussex policing wildlifeprotection court offenses Two men from Surrey have been charged in connection with illegal hare coursing and trespassing in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Police’s Rural Crime Team found Thomas Ball, 34, of Hersham, and Franky Smith, 31, of Normandy, hare … Read More
Two Men Charged After Being Caught Hare Coursing in Wiltshire Monday, January 5, 2026 harecoursing wiltshire ruralcrime trespassing lurchers policing wildlifeprotection court surrey offences Two men from Surrey have been charged with illegal hare coursing and trespassing following a police intervention in Wiltshire. On January 2, at around 3:15 a.m., officers from the Wiltshire Police Rural Crime Team responded … Read More
Glastonbury’s Antisocial Behaviour Crackdown Faces Challenges Over Enforcement Thursday, December 4, 2025 glastonbury antisocial pspo enforcement somerset streetdrinking policing communitysafety partnership resources Efforts to curb antisocial behaviour in Glastonbury through a new public space protection order (PSPO) may fall short if enforcement proves ineffective. Avon and Somerset Constabulary, in partnership with Somerset Council and … Read More
Glastonbury Antisocial Behaviour Crackdown Faces Challenges Over Enforcement Thursday, December 4, 2025 glastonbury antisocial pspo enforcement streetdrinking somerset policing communitysafety business publicorder Efforts to tackle antisocial behaviour in Glastonbury through new legal measures may fall short due to enforcement challenges and the financial hardship faced by many offenders. Avon and Somerset Constabulary, in partnership … Read More
Calls Intensify for 'Bike Bait' Operation as Police Struggle to Solve Bicycle Thefts Wednesday, October 29, 2025 biketheft policing crimeprevention lawenforcement nationalcrimeagency trackerbikes operationbikebait libdems publicsafety urbancrime Police forces across England and Wales are struggling to tackle the rising problem of bike theft, with recent statistics revealing a staggering failure to solve the majority of cases. New data from the Home Office indicates … Read More