Crime in Wincanton & Bruton, South Somerset
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Old Station Lane Map | Criminal damage and arson: 8Burglary: 2 | 10 |
| On or near Firehouse Mews Map | Shoplifting: 2Burglary: 1Other theft: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Penn View Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Merlin Grove Map | Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Crocker Way Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near High Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Hen And Chickens Field Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Charcroft Hill Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Eastfield Map | Burglary: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Trendle Lane Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
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Car Thefts
Wincanton Neighbourhood Team are seeing an increase in vehicle thefts across East Somerset, with some offenders using a method known as "relay theft." Relay theft allows criminals to unlock and steal cars by intercepting the signal from keyless entry fobs often without owners realising until it’s too late.
There are steps of which we recommend protecting your vehicles.
How Cars Are Stolen Without Keys– YouTube
If there are any intelligence or enquiries about these issues, please get in touch with the local team who can assist you. Patrols will continue to areas which we have identified as being targeted with positive action such as arrests to be made.
Issued: 10 Apr 2026
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Wincanton Neighbourhood Team are seeing an increase in vehicle thefts across East Somerset, with some offenders using a method known as "relay theft." Relay theft allows criminals to unlock and steal cars by intercepting the signal from keyless entry fobs often without owners realising until it’s too late.
There are steps of which we recommend protecting your vehicles.
How Cars Are Stolen Without Keys – YouTube
If there are any intelligence or enquiries about these issues, please get in touch with the local team who can assist you. Patrols will continue to areas which we have identified as being targeted with positive action such as arrests to be made.
Actioned: 12 May 2026
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Come Meet Us Event – Bruton School for Girls car park
meetingWincanton Rual East Policing Team are holding a Come Meet Us Event at the car park of Bruton School for Girls. This is a great opportunity to ask us any questions or queries you may. We will bring a variety of leaflets with information of topics that you may feel you need/want. We look forward to seeing you there!
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