POLICE DETAILS
Avon and Somerset Constabulary - Shepton Mallet Town Neighbourhood

Tackling Speeding in Our Communities

What is Community SpeedWatch?

How It Works

• Volunteers use speed detection devices to record speeding vehicles.
• Offenders receive a warning letter with advice to help change their driving habits.
• Persistent or high-end speeders may face further police action.
• Targeted enforcement is carried out in problem areas.

Working Together

Want to Get Involved?

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Community SpeedWatch in Shepton Mallet 
Our amazing volunteers are out and about helping to keep our roads safe! By monitoring speeds and raising awareness, they’re making a real difference in reducing speeding and promoting safer driving in our community.
A big thank you to everyone involved – your efforts help keep Shepton Mallet a safer place for all.
 

We’ve been made aware of regular incidents involving broken glass at Collett Park and the Skate Park, particularly overnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

This poses a serious safety risk to park users, especially children and young people.

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 Regular Patrols in Collett Park 
The Shepton Mallet Neighbourhood Team is committed to maintaining a safe and positive environment for everyone. That’s why we carry out regular patrols in Collett Park to ensure it remains a welcoming space for the whole community.
If you witness any concerning behaviour, please report it via 101 or online.
If you see us out and about, feel free to say hello!

The Neighbourhood Policing Team has been made aware of electric Sur-Ron bikes being used around Shepton Mallet, including in Collett Park. Please remember: - Sur-Ron bikes are classed as off-road electric motorcycles and cannot be ridden on public roads, pavements, or in parks unless they are fully road-legal, registered, insured, and the rider holds the correct licence. - Using these bikes illegally can lead to seizure of the vehicle, fines, and prosecution.

Pedestrian Safety Reminder: Collett Park is a space for families, children, and walkers. Riding electric bikes in the park poses a serious risk to pedestrians and can cause injury. Please respect the safety of others.

Our Commitment: The Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to carry out regular foot patrols around Shepton Mallet, including Collett Park, to monitor and address this issue.

We’re asking the community to help keep our parks and streets safe: If you see these bikes being ridden illegally, please report it via 101 or online at Avon & Somerset Police website. In an emergency or if there is immediate danger, call 999. Thank you for working with us to keep Shepton Mallet safe.  

Community Safety Notice: E-Scooter Use in Shepton Mallet

We are aware that riding electric scooters continues to be a problem in Shepton Mallet, including the town centre and open spaces. This behaviour can pose risks to pedestrians and other road users.
What we’re doing:

Verbal warnings have been given to riders.
Advice has been provided regarding the potential seizure of scooters.
The Shepton Mallet Neighbourhood Team will continue foot patrols in problem areas.

How you can help:
We ask for the public’s assistance in tackling this issue.
Please report any anti-social behaviour you witness by calling 101.
Your support helps keep our community safe.

Community Safety Alert: Police Impersonation Scam

We want to make residents aware of a current scam targeting members of our community. Fraudsters are making phone calls pretending to be from the police. They often claim they are investigating fraud and instruct the victim to:

• Withdraw cash from their bank account, or
• Purchase expensive items,
  which they say will be collected by a "courier" or "officer."

• The police will never ask you to withdraw money or hand over valuables.
• The police will never ask for your PIN or bank details over the phone.
• The police will never send someone to collect money from you.

• Hang up immediately if you receive such a call.
• Do not share personal or banking details.
• Use a different phone line to call 101 and report the incident.
• If you’ve shared details or withdrawn money, contact your bank immediately.

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Sur‑Ron Bikes Causing Nuisance in Shepton Mallet The Neighbourhood Policing Team has been made aware of ongoing issues involving Sur‑Ron electric bikes being ridden in Shepton Mallet town centre and nearby open spaces. These bikes are often being ridden at excessive speeds in areas not suitable for such use, creating both a nuisance and a significant safety risk to members of the public. Sur‑Ron bikes are not permitted to be ridden on public land unless they are fully road‑legal, insured, taxed and ridden by a suitably licensed rider. Where these requirements are not met, the consequences can include the seizure of the bike under police powers. We will continue to patrol affected areas and work with the community to address these concerns. If you witness dangerous or antisocial riding, please report it to the police via the appropriate channels, 999/101.

Sur‑Ron Bikes Causing Nuisance in Shepton Mallet

The Neighbourhood Policing Team has been made aware of ongoing issues involving Sur‑Ron electric bikes being ridden in Shepton Mallet town centre and nearby open spaces. These bikes are often being ridden at excessive speeds in areas not suitable for such use, creating both a nuisance and a significant safety risk to members of the public.

Sur‑Ron bikes are not permitted to be ridden on public land unless they are fully road‑legal, insured, taxed and ridden by a suitably licensed rider. Where these requirements are not met, the consequences can include the seizure of the bike under police powers.

We will continue to patrol affected areas and work with the community to address these concerns. If you witness dangerous or antisocial riding, please report it to the police via the appropriate channels, 999/101.

While your Neighbourhood Police Team continues to carry out regular foot patrols in affected areas, the use of Sur-Ron bikes and e-scooters remains an ongoing concern.
You can continue to support the team by reporting any incidents you witness, either online or by calling 101. Information from the public plays a vital role in helping us identify offenders and take appropriate action.
Thank you for your continued assistance and support in helping to keep our communities safe

There has been an increase in street drinking in the area, which has led to a rise in anti-social behaviour. This behaviour is becoming an increasing concern for local residents and members of the public.

To address these issues, the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be increasing foot patrols in the area whenever operationally possible. Officers and PCSOs will continue to engage with those involved, provide reassurance to the community, and take appropriate action where necessary. We encourage residents to report incidents of anti-social behaviour so that we can continue to monitor the situation and respond effectively. Reports can be made online or through 101.