Crime in nailsea west end, north somerset

We welcome feedback from the public and want you to engage with us. Let us know about the issues you have in your area, how we can support your community. We want to know what type of engagement you would like us to do in your area on a regular basis.

This could include:

• Talk to Us sessions where you can come along and speak to us about policing issues or crime prevention advice, and find out who we are and what we do
• Policing Masterclasses where we can deliver an event to educate communities about issues such as; drugs, ASB, fraud, child sexual exploitation or modern day slavery and provide signposting to support agencies

If you have any information about criminality or issues in your area or would like more information about the schemes and engagements mentioned, please contact us using the form at the bottom of our team page.

We have been receiving reports of the illegal use of these vehicles in Pill, especially on Watch House Hill and the main road through the village, and also in Long Aston, around the community Centre, football pitch and on the main road 

If you have any information about criminality or issues in your area or would like more information, please contact us using the form at the bottom of our team page.

You can report non-urgent crime online: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report UPDATES

Officers have been attending the locations, conducting hi-visibility patrols and dealing positively with any offences found in the area.

We have issued a section 59 notice to a motorcycle rider  in Pill who was using the vehicle inappropriately.

We continue to patrol on a regular basis but rely on the public to report any issues and would encourage residents to report online and by ringing 101 or 999 in an emergency.

In Pill you can visit the Resource Centre in Baltic Square and use one the the computers there, where staff will be happy to assist you if you struggle using technology.

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We have identified and visited an individual in Sea Mills after receiving intelligence from local residents in Pill.

We have done letter drops in hotspot areas and continue to work with local residents to identify and enforce any illegal use of electric motorbikes.

Current locations: You can let us know about locations you are concerned about via StreetSafe.

Please note: StreetSafe is not for reporting crimes or emergencies. Instead, report them:

• online – using the report a crime or incident form
• in person – visit a police station
• anonymously to Crimestoppers

If you’re unsure whether something is a crime or not you can read the related guidance on our website.

We have seen an increase in the number of burglaries across the North Somerset region, where the primary target is to obtain keys for high end vehicles.

If you have a vehicle that cannot be stored in a garage or behind a barrier and its parked on your driveway or in the street then the following advice should be followed to reduce the risk of your vehicle being stolen.

• Don’t keep any valuables on view in the vehicle overnight. If you do need to keep items in the vehicle, put them in the boot.
• Keep your car keys upstairs, ideally in the room you are sleeping in. Criminals don’t want to venture upstairs as this increases the risk of a confrontation with the occupants.
• If you are using a keyless remote, keep in in a ‘faraday pouch’ so it cannot be copied.
• If you see anyone hanging around your or your neighbours property, especially if they are taking an interest in vehicles, ring the police on 101 straight away to report it.
• If you don’t have external lighting or cameras, consider having them installed, making sure you comply with regulations on their use.

We’ve had a number of reports and intelligence around the selling of vapes to underage Children which is illegal.

If you are aware of any person or business doing this, you can report it to us by ringing 101, report online or use the ‘Contact Us’ form at the bottom of this page.