Operated by: Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Neighbourhood Policing Team for Shepton Mallet Rural.

Contact Details

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

Telephone: 101

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

No recent reports of ASB, patrols are still on going & having a positive effect within the village.

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

Non dwelling burglaries are still at the fore front of rural crime, especially as the warmer arrives.
Incidents can be opportunists looking for insecure garden equipment such as mowers, hedge trimmers etc.
Make sure tools are stored as securely as  possible & report any suspicious persons or vehicles in your area.