Avon and Somerset Constabulary

About this section

Here you can find information about crime reduction initiatives such as car clear and community involvement groups like the Neighbourhood Watch. We also have a section that provides crime reduction advice on a variety of topics.

Community Safety

An image of the neighbourhood watch logo Neighbourhood Watch

Interested in joining a Neighbourhood Watch scheme? Want to find out more?

A police officer talking to a member of the public Stop and Search - Know your rights

Information about the stop and search procedure.

A photograph of two different eyes Hate crime

Action on hate crime, contact information and an on-line reporting form.

A photograph of the address bar of the Internet Explorer web browser showing the first part of a website address Internet advice

Safe shopping on-line, protecting your children on the Internet, advice on computer viruses.

An image of a computer generated city block Counter Terrorist Security Advice

Useful links, advice and contact information.

A photograph of a horse facing a policeman Horsewatch

Advice on keeping your horse and stables secure.

Crime Reduction

A photograph of a mobile phone theft Crime Reduction

Advice on crime prevention covering burglary, personal safety, car crime, wildlife crime and student advice.

www.crimereduction.gov.uk

Home Office Scientific Development Branch - CCTV guidance

Other information

Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO)

Cultural Guides

Bobby Van Scheme

Community Risk Register

Community Contact Vehicle

Community Safety Accreditation Scheme

Licensed Premises

Police Community Trust

Alley Gating

Pathwatch

Child-Safe logo acting as a link to the Child-Safe website www.child-safe.org.uk

Advice and information to help keep children and young people safe.