POLICE DETAILS
Avon and Somerset Constabulary - Wincanton Rural East Neighbourhood

Wincanton Rural Neighbourhood Team have seen an increase in reports around hunting, hare coursing and poaching. We aim to establish better communications with our rural communities to address these issues and to encourage reporting.

We encourage reports to be made to help us get a better understanding on what is happening in your area. If you feel like contact from us in person would be better, you can contact our mailbox for a member of our team to speak with you and arrange an appointment.

I do understand with the winter months coming up quickly this priority does seem to increase so we would strong advise that any intelligence we could use with areas and times will help us forward plan the upcoming months.

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Wincanton Rural Neighbourhood Team are carrying out proactive patrols around different areas which we are receiving intelligence.
We have seen an increase in reports regarding hunting which we are in the process of investigating and gathering key information which could help the investigation.
Any questions or answers which you would like to know please get in contact with our team and we can talk through how we are trying to combat this problem.
If you would need to report something which is non-emergency please call 101, if it is urgent please call 999.

Wincanton Rural Neighbourhood Team have seen an increase in reports around 'cold callers' or 'rogue traders'. This is a topic which we are monitoring and is an interest for us to help and support our communities regarding this. Below will be some information around the topic and how to best safeguard our communities.Rogue traders call at the door without an appointment and offer to do work on your home or garden. This work will be over-priced and poor quality. They will invent problems or quote high prices for small bits of work. Bogus callers can be men, women or even children. Their appearance can be smart, casual or they may even wear tabards and have fake identification.Distraction burglars target older people in their homes. They sometimes pose as officials from utility companies and make up stories to get into your home and steal from you.What to do

• If you’re not expecting visitors DO NOT answer the door. If they don’t leave call the police on 999.

• Never agree on the spot to work being done on your home. Ask for a written quote and look up the company before agreeing to any work being done.

• Don’t go to the bank or a cash point with anyone claiming to be a trader.

• Call a neighbour / family member if you feel you are being pressurised into having work done.

• If you are expecting a visitor check their identification. Call their company to confirm they are genuine using a phone number from the phone book. Never call a number given by the visitor – it could be bogus.

• Call a neighbour / family member or friend to check.

Wincanton Rural Neighbourhood Team are still receiving reports about rouge traders and potential distraction burglaries. In the priority description it explains what the meaning of these problems are, with ways of how to stay safe and what to do in this situation.
If you have witnessed or been a victim of cold calling we are more than happy to visit you at the location to also explain things in person and other techniques that are used which you can be aware of.
In an emergency please call 999, if the matter is non-urgent then you can call 101 or report this online.

We are receiving a high number of reports regarding burglaries from outbuildings. We strongly encourage that if you have been a victim of burglary, to report this via 101 online or 999 in the event of an emergency.

Wincanton Policing Team can offer a crime prevention assessment and crime prevention advice following on from reports.

We are continuing to receive reports regarding burglaries to outbuildings in the Wincanton Rural East villages. We still advise to call through to 101, report online via our website or to call 999 in the vent of an emergency.
Wincanton Rural East Team can follow up with a crime prevention assessment and offer crime prevention advice following on from reports.

We are receiving a high number of reports regarding burglaries from outbuildings. We strongly encourage that if you have been a victim of burglary, to report this via 101 online or 999 in the event of an emergency.

Wincanton Policing Team can offer a crime prevention assessment and crime prevention advice following on from reports.

We still advise for members of the public to call 101, report online via our website or to call 999 in the event of an emergency if you are victim to a burglary.
Wincanton Rural East Team can follow up with a crime prevention assessment and offer crime prevention advice following on from reports.

Wincanton rural neighbourhood team have identified an increase of anti-social behaviour at the derelict site of Bruton School for Girls, Sunny Hill. This site is extremely dangerous due to the criminal damage that has been caused at this location. The property is also a health risk due to the amount of time it has been left without maintenance.

Proactive patrols are done across different times of the day including late shifts. We encourage people to keep reporting this and if there is any photographs or video evidence of the individuals this would help with our investigations.

We are working closely with ownership groups to make sure we are reducing the crime in this area.

Wincanton rural neighbourhood team have identified an increase of anti-social behaviour at the derelict site of Bruton School for Girls, Sunny Hill. This site is extremely dangerous due to the criminal damage that has been caused at this location. The property is also a health risk due to the amount of time it has been left without maintenance.
Proactive patrols are done across different times of the day including late shifts. We encourage people to keep reporting this and if there is any photographs or video evidence of the individuals this would help with our investigations.
We are working closely with ownership groups to make sure we are reducing the crime in this area.

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.

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.

Wincanton rural neighbourhood team have identified an increase of anti-social behaviour at the derelict site of Bruton School for Girls, Sunny Hill. This site is extremely dangerous due to the criminal damage that has been caused at this location. The property is also a health risk due to the amount of time it has been left without maintenance.

Proactive patrols are done across different times of the day including late shifts. We encourage people to keep reporting this and if there is any photographs or video evidence of the individuals this would help with our investigations.

We are working closely with ownership groups to make sure we are reducing the crime in this area.

Wincanton Neighbourhood Team are still continuing to conduct patrols around Bruton School For Girls ranging from all times of the day to ensure that individuals are not entering the building.
We are continuing to work closely with partnership agencies to deter people from entering this dangerous site.

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.

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.