Operated by: Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Neighbourhood Policing Team for Shepton Mallet Rural.

Contact Details

Telephone: 101

Website: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/shepton-mallet-rural/

Current Priorities

Issue

There have been a number of incidents involving youths in the Village causing ASB.

It has involved nuisance behaviour including door knocking./ egg throwing.

We have secured some CCTV footage and identification of some individuals with the help of local schools.

We will be patrolling the Village during different hours including late evenings.

Please report any ASB & provide any CCTV available.

Reporting can be via calling 101 or Web form.

The Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team are working with the communities to offer crime prevention advice and also to conduct targeted patrols to give local residence some reassurance.

We encourage members of the public to report any suspicious behaviour in order that we are able to gather intelligence and build up as much knowledge as possible.

Action

Further reports of youths entering the Factory & setting small fires.
Police patrols are still on going, local children have been engaged with whilst using the nearby park & advised not to enter the site due to it being unsafe.
Anyone identified will be positively dealt with.
 

Issue

Our local area is still experiencing thefts of small plant machinery & tools from outbuildings/sheds.

Please secure vehicles & be mindful if its easy to get to, it may not be there in the morning.

Motion lighting in yards & good CCTV  with signage will deter unwanted visitors.

Please call 101 or report any suspicious incidents on the web page.

Farm Watch scheme is a great way of gaining simple Alerts & deterring crime. Please contact your Neighbourhood team for details.

Action

Theft of Ifor Williams trailer near Frome & GPS unit from Tractor near Wells.
Local Farms & outbuildings are vulnerable in our area, please secure equipment, machinery & tools & as always report any suspicious activity in your area.

Upcoming Events

Mid Somerset Show – 17th August 2025

The Mid-Somerset show offers something for everyone including the ever popular Sheep Show as well as new livestock classes, trade stands, The Cheese Awards, The Somerset Cider Championships, plus lots of Main Ring entertainment. Local Neighbourhood Officers will be patrolling to engage with organisers and visitors, with the possibility to pet the livestock.  

Where: The Mid-Somerset Showground, Shepton Mallet

When: 17 August 2025 at 02:00 - 17 August 2025 at 02:01