Chard South Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Chard South, localized within south somerset.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Commercial Row Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 2Vehicle crime: 2 | 8 |
| On or near Silver Street Map | Public order: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 6 |
| On or near Dwelly Close Map | Drugs: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Alun Rees Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Tapstone Road Map | Robbery: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Brutton Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Dominy Close Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 2Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Glynsmead Map | Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near St Gildas Map | Burglary: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Anti-social use of vehicles
Location:
West Bay
Issue:
Vehicles are being used and driven in an anti-social manner around West Bay causing annoyance and distress to local residents.
Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted patrols at key times (local officers and specialist teams)
- Robust enforcement action where evidence allows, including warning notices and vehicle seizures
- Partnership working with Dorset Council and other key agencies to look at long term solutions
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
May update:
- After speaking with parish clerk at the council, we will be organising some dedicated community engagement with those affected and the wider community
- We have recently reviewed a number of incidents of dangerous driving and have issued a number of Section 59 notices (these are warning notices regarding anti-social use of vehicles and applies to both the driver and the specific vehicle, allowing for seizure if further anti-social driving/behaviour occurs within 12 months).
- We are developing further tactical options to tackle this issue and liaising with the County Council in relation to some design ideas the reduce this issue.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Shoplifting & associated Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Location:
Bridport Town Centre.
Issue:
Offenders are targeting local businesses causing harm to staff, customers and the wider community.
Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Targeted high-visibility patrols at key times and locations
- Monthly deployment of the Mobile Police Station (MPS) in the town centre
- Plain clothed operations
- Multi-agency working with the BID and local business owners
Issued: 1 Apr 2026
Status Update
May update:
- Officers are regularly deploying on targeted foot patrol in the town centre and have conducted 31 separate patrols during April
- The Mobile Police Station was deployed at Bucky Doo Square on the 14th of April for two hours so people could speak directly with local officers
April update:
This issue remains a local priority for the team due to the harm it causes to the local community and we will continue to focus our efforts in the area
During March, the team conducted 23 separate targeted patrols in the town centre at key times and the Mobile Police Station was deployed at Bucky Doo Square on the 10th of March for two hours so people could speak directly with local officers
March update:
- The team have conducted over 350 minutes of targeted patrols in the town centre at key times during February
- The Mobile Police Station was deployed at Bucky Doo Square on the 10th of February for two hours so people could speak directly with local officers
February update:
- The Mobile Police Station was deployed at Bucky Doo Square on the 13th of January for two hours so people could speak directly with local officers
- The team have conducted over 500 minutes of targeted patrols in the town centre at key times during January
- We have taken action against suspects where possible
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Engagement Events
Mobile Police Station @ Lyme Regis (Marine Parade)
other11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Marine Parade Lyme Regis
Mobile Police Station @ Bridport (Bucky Doo Square)
other11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Bucky Doo Square Bridport
Mobile Police Station @ Lyme Regis (Marine Parade)
other11:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Marine Parade Lyme Regis
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