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Fuel Theft – Wells Neighbourhood Policing Team
With the rising cost of fuel such as heating oil, diesel, and petrol, the likelihood of fuel theft has increased across rural areas.
We are encouraging anyone who stores fuel on their property—whether domestic or commercial—to review their security arrangements. Simple steps like improved lighting, CCTV, secure tank locks, or regular checks can make a big difference.
If you see anything suspicious, please report it to the police via 101 or online.
If you believe a crime is in progress, always call 999 immediately.
Your vigilance helps us keep our communities safe.
Thank you for your continued support.
— Wells Neighbourhood Policing Team
Issued: 18 Mar 2026
Status Update
Wells Neighbourhood Policing Team continue to carry out proactive patrols across rural areas as part of ongoing efforts to deter fuel theft. Officers are focusing on key locations and working to provide reassurance to the community while preventing further incidents.
Crime Prevention Advice:
Residents and businesses can help reduce the risk of fuel theft by taking the following steps:
Secure tanks with robust locks and consider installing anti-siphon devices
Position tanks in well-lit, visible locations where possible
Install CCTV or motion-activated lighting to deter offenders
Regularly check fuel levels and report any suspicious activity promptly
Consider marking fuel or using tracking measures to help identify stolen property
Anyone who notices suspicious behaviour is encouraged to report it to police via 101, or 999 in an emergency.
Actioned: 7 May 2026
Wells Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team – Poaching Awareness
We’re asking our rural communities across the Wells area to be alert to potential poaching activity, particularly during the darker evenings and early mornings when offenders often operate.Poaching is illegal and can lead to significant harm to local wildlife, farmland, and livestock. It frequently involves trespassing, property damage, and can be linked to wider rural crime.
What poaching can look like:
• Illegal hunting of deer, hare, or game
• Entering private land without permission to take wildlife
• Using lamps, lurchers, or other equipment to hunt at night
• Activity in fields or woodland outside permitted seasons
Signs to watch for in our rural villages and farmland:
- Vehicles parked in gateways, tracks, or laybys late at night
- Strong lamps or torches sweeping across fields
- Dogs or equipment associated with hunting
- People walking on farmland where they shouldn’t be
How to help us protect the countryside
Your reports help us build intelligence, plan patrols, and work with landowners to deter rural crime.Call 101 to report suspicious activityDial 999 if you believe a crime is in progress
Reports can also be made online via the Avon & Somerset Police website
Thank you to everyone who continues to support us and our rural communities. Together we can help keep our countryside safe.
— Wells Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team
Issued: 24 Jan 2026
Status Update
Wells Neighbourhood Policing Team continue to carry out proactive patrols across rural areas to deter poaching activity. Officers are focusing on known hotspots and working closely with landowners and partner agencies to prevent offences and protect wildlife, while providing reassurance to the community.
Crime Prevention Advice:
Residents and landowners can help reduce the risk of poaching by taking the following steps:
Report suspicious vehicles or individuals, particularly in rural or isolated locations
Make a note of vehicle registrations and descriptions where safe to do so
Consider installing gates, signage, CCTV, or trail cameras in vulnerable areas
Join or support local rural watch or farm watch schemes
Avoid confronting suspected offenders and contact police instead
Anyone who witnesses poaching or suspicious activity is encouraged to report it via 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress.
Actioned: 7 May 2026
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