POLICE DETAILS
Avon and Somerset Constabulary - Exmoor Neighbourhood

If you are concerned about someone who may be drink/drug driving or dealing drugs in your community, you can report your concerns by ringing 101/999 (if urgent) , via Crimestoppers online or by ringing 0800555111.  You can remain anonymous and your information may save a life.

Any information, no matter how small may help to build the bigger picture and inform our officers of the areas to patrol and target.

We have been visiting all the pubs on Somerset side of Exmoor this week,  with posters promoting our seasonal drug/drink driving campaign.  Please report any concerns or suspicions you may have by ringing 101/999 (if urgent) or contact Crimestoppers online or by ringing 0800555111.   Thank you to anyone that has already reported their concerns.
 

Over the Autumn/Winter period, we will be focussing on engaging with our rural communities through scheduled visits to Cutcombe Market and our many villages.  Details of visits are listed on this website.   We will be targeting any areas of anti-social behaviour and working with partner agencies to resolve issues.

If you have concerns, come alone and talk to us at one of the events listed or make contact via 101 or Avon and Somerset website.

We will be at the Christmas events this week at Dunster (Saturday 6th December) and Dulverton by Starlight (Sunday 7th December).  We look forward to meeting our communities and the many visitors to both lovely events.
 
 

If you are concerned about someone who may be drink/drug driving or dealing drugs in your community, you can report your concerns by ringing 101/999 (if urgent) , via Crimestoppers online or by ringing 0800555111.  You can remain anonymous and your information may save a life.

Any information, no matter how small may help to build the bigger picture and inform our officers of the areas to patrol and target.

Please keep reporting any concerns about suspected drug dealing or drink/drug driving in your community.   We can use that information to plan patrols, enquiries and required action.
You can report via 101 (non urgent) ,  via the Avon and Somerset website, via Crimestoppers online or by ringing 0800555111.
 

Over the Winter period, we will be focussing on engaging with our rural communities through scheduled visits to Cutcombe Market and our many villages.  Details of visits are listed on this website.   We will be targeting any areas of anti-social behaviour and working with partner agencies to resolve issues.

If you have concerns, come alone and talk to us at one of the events listed or make contact via 101 or Avon and Somerset website.

The Avon and Somerset Fraud Protect team are visiting Dulverton Town Hall (Ground Floor Level) on 24th February to meet our community and to give valuable advice to safeguard and protect you from Fraud.   Anyone can become a victim of Fraud so please come along if you can.
There will be 2 sessions –
1030 – 1130 am
12pm – 1pm.
 
 

Our focus for Spring will be reducing crime within our communities,   After a recent visit from the fraud protect team when they spoke at event in Dulverton, we will look for opportunities to educate about how to keep yourself safe from Fraud by speaking to groups and individuals.  We will also be visiting campsites and accommodation providers with information for visitors to reminding them not to leave property unattended in their vehicles and to keep dogs on leads near livestock.

There will be pop up police posts in villages offering contact and bike registering.

Look out for events to be advertised !!!

There was lots of focussed engagement over the weekend with Pop Up Police Posts in Clatworthy, Dunster, Dunster Beach and Porlock .   It was great to meet so many local and visitors and discuss any issues or concerns.
On Sunday we visited some of the many beautiful campsites around the area with information for visitors to remind them not to leave property on display in unattended vehicles and other useful information

We have had recent reports of poaching in Knowle and at Hawkridge.   Please report via 101 or A & S website if you know of any poaching in your area.

Please be alert and report any suspicious incidents to Police.   Check the security of your property and buildings, remove items like GPS trackers etc and store them securely.

If not already a member of Horse/Farm Watch, please consider joining.

We visit Cutcombe Market once a month and are holding a "Free trailer marking session" on 8th April which will be supported by NFU.

We will resume farm visits once the lambing season is over and Farmer have more time to engage.

Don’t miss the free trailing mark event at Cutcombe Market on 8th April for our farming community.   Colleagues from the NFU and officers from Neighbourhood Policing will be on hand to mark the trailers and meet farmers.  Hope to see you there.

If you are concerned about someone who may be drink/drug driving or dealing drugs in your community, you can report your concerns by ringing 101/999 (if urgent) , via Crimestoppers online or by ringing 0800555111.  You can remain anonymous and your information may save a life.

Any information, no matter how small may help to build the bigger picture and inform our officers of the areas to patrol and target.

Spring has arrived!! Please continue to report any concerns/suspicions you may have about anyone who may be drug/drink driving.   Any information received is used to plan patrols and to keep  our roads safe for our communities and the many visitors to Exmoor.  You can remain anonymous and report your concerns by ringing 101/999 (if urgent) , via Crimestoppers online or by ringing 0800555111.   The information you provide may prevent a collision and even save a life!

Our focus for Summer will be reducing crime within our communities and to engage with our many visitors.   We will continue to look for opportunities to educate our communities about how to keep yourself safe from Fraud by speaking to groups and individuals.  We will be visiting and patrolling local beauty spots to remind visitors not to leave valuables in their unattended vehicles.

There will be pop up police posts in villages offering contact and bike registering.

Look out for events to be advertised !!!

Minehead, Williton and Exmoor PCSO’s will be at Dunster Fair on 29th July!  Please come along and say hello!   We will be registering bikes, giving out crime reduction information and hopefully enjoying a great day out with our communities and many visitors.
Hope to see you there!!!

The system to sign up to Horse and Farm Watch has recently changed and is now via the following link;-Registering for Community Alerts | Avon and Somerset Police

If you are an existing member, you should have received a message prompting you to re-register via the link.

We will be resuming our routine visits to farms in September.  In the meantime, if you would like a visit or require Farmwatch signs, please email [email protected] or [email protected] .uk

We will also be at Dunster Fair on 29th July and look forward to meeting our Exmoor communities and many visitors there.

Our next visit to Cutcombe Market will be on 2nd September.

PCSO’s from Minehead, Williton and Exmoor will be at Dunster Fair on 29th July to meet our farming community and visitors.   Please ask you if you would like to join farm Watch or Horse Watch or if you are already a member and need new signs!
Hope to see you there.

If you are concerned about someone who may be drink/drug driving or dealing drugs in your community, you can report your concerns by ringing 101/999 (if urgent) , via Crimestoppers online or by ringing 0800555111.  You can remain anonymous and your information may save a life.

Any information, no matter how small may help to build the bigger picture and inform our officers of the areas to patrol and target.

We’ll be carrying out enhanced patrols and roadside checks during England’s FIFA Men’s World Cup matches this month as part of Operation Limit, a national campaign targeting drink and drug drivers.
Op Limit supports our ongoing commitment to reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on Avon and Somerset’s roads through targeted enforcement and engagement activity.
Officers will be on patrol before and after England’s group stage matches, focusing on known hotspot locations, responding to reports of suspected intoxicated drivers and carrying out roadside checks.
If you have any information regarding suspected drunk/drug driving, please report via 101 (non urgent) ,  via the Avon and Somerset website, via Crimestoppers online or by ringing 0800555111.
 

If you are concerned about someone who may be drink/drug driving or dealing drugs in your community, you can report your concerns by ringing 101/999 (if urgent) , via Crimestoppers online or by ringing 0800555111.  You can remain anonymous and your information may save a life.

Any information, no matter how small may help to build the bigger picture and inform our officers of the areas to patrol and target.

Help to keep our roads and communities safe this summer by reporting any concerns you have that someone is drink/drug driving or dealing drugs in your community, you can report your concerns by ringing 101/999 (if urgent) , via Crimestoppers online or by ringing 0800555111.  You can remain anonymous and your information may save a life.
Any information, no matter how small may prove to be vital  in assisting officers to keep our communities safe

Our focus for Summer will be reducing crime within our communities and to engage with our many visitors.   We will continue to look for opportunities to educate our communities about how to keep yourself safe from Fraud by speaking to groups and individuals.  We will be visiting and patrolling local beauty spots to remind visitors not to leave valuables in their unattended vehicles.

There will be pop up police posts in villages offering contact and bike registering.

Look out for events to be advertised !!!

We have been making the most of the gorgeous weather with visits to community events.   Last week was a busy one with visits to Dunster Fair and Cutcombe fete.   It was great to meet some many of our communities and visitors whilst giving advice, registering bikes and offering fun activities for the children.   We have also been out and about on foot patrol.
We will be holding pop up police posts on 15th August as well as attending Dulverton Farmers Market and Clatworthy fete on 29th August.
Full details are on our Exmoor Beat team page!
 
 
 
 
 

The system to sign up to Horse and Farm Watch has recently changed and is now via the following link;-Registering for Community Alerts | Avon and Somerset Police

If you are an existing member, you should have received a message prompting you to re-register via the link.

We will be resuming our routine visits to farms in September.  In the meantime, if you would like a visit or require Farmwatch signs, please email [email protected] or [email protected] .uk

We will also be at Dunster Fair on 29th July and look forward to meeting our Exmoor communities and many visitors there.

Our next visit to Cutcombe Market will be on 2nd September.

We will be resuming our monthly visits to Cutcombe Market in September.  Should you have any concerns to report in respect of rural crime, please contact 999 if urgent or 101/online report in non urgent.
You can register for Farm/Horse Watch via the following link:-
Registering for Community Alerts | Avon and Somerset Police