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 …
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 …
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 …
Dorset Police has refused to endorse the activities of Safeguard Force, a volunteer group set up to patrol the streets of Bournemouth in the West Country. Established in the wake of two high-profile local murders, Safeguard …
Newly released data exposes the top 20 roads in Somerset with the highest number of speeding offences, with the M5 and M4 motorways leading the list. According to Avon & Somerset Police, more than 140,000 Fixed Penalty …
Avon and Somerset Police have increased their ranks by recruiting over 30 new officers in the past year but simultaneously lost nearly 60 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), raising questions about the government’s …
Nestled in Wiltshire, close to the Somerset border, the market town of Trowbridge is renowned for its scenic parks and historic charm. However, in recent times, the town has faced growing challenges with crime and anti-social …
Glastonbury is set to see a significant boost in police patrols aimed at tackling ongoing anti-social behaviour in the town centre. Sarah Dyke, the MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has called for a united community effort …
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody has unveiled an ambitious new initiative aimed at strengthening neighbourhood policing and tackling anti-social behaviour across the region. The programme, aptly named “Your …
Louisianna Santillo, 44, of Combe Down, has been sentenced to two months in prison after admitting to stealing from the same Bath Co-operative store 17 times within just 15 days. The offences occurred at The Co-operative on …
A property on Bridewell Street in Devizes has been officially closed under a court order due to persistent issues involving drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Swindon Magistrates granted a three-month closure order on …
Construction on Bath’s new police station is officially scheduled to start this August, Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed. Initially planned for a 2025 opening at Plymouth House on Monmouth Street, the completion date …
Last month, Gloucestershire police conducted Operation Tramline on the M5 motorway, pulling over a total of 58 drivers for a range of driving offenses. This road safety initiative, supported by National Highways, aims to …
Avon and Somerset Police’s Proactive Roads Policing Team is receiving a boost this month with two new dual-branded police vehicles funded by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), which leads efforts to combat uninsured driving …
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 …