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Police successfully obtain closure order after antisocial behaviour in Taunton

A temporary three-month closure order for the area between Chritchard Way and Priory Avenue was granted by magistrates on Thursday 22 September.

Prevention 03 Oct 2022
Closure order for Yeovil property after antisocial behaviour complaints

Avon and Somerset Police and South Somerset District Council worked together to help residents in Yeovil.

Prevention 29 Sep 2022
Student safety – knowing how to keep yourself and your belongings safe

We want students to enjoy their time here without stress or worry so here are our tips on how to stay safe and protect yourself and your property as you settle into student life.

Prevention 23 Sep 2022
Make sure you spot courier fraud warning signs

We are aware of several courier fraud scams in recent weeks where criminals phone victims and pretend to represent their bank or the police.

Prevention 23 Aug 2022
Neighbours – everybody needs good neighbours

As holiday session begins in earnest, we’ve compiled some hints and tips on how you can look after and protect your own and your neighbour’s property this summer.

Prevention 29 Jul 2022
Closure order against nuisance property causing misery to neighbours

Reports of drug-dealing and violence were made by neighbours about the property in Hillfields.

Prevention 29 Jul 2022
How to avoid getting hooked by phishing scams

As of May 2022, 13,000 scams nationally have been removed as a result of suspicious text messages reported using the 7726 reporting service.

Prevention 11 Jul 2022
UPDATED: DNA to deter would-be dog thieves

Our Patchway event, postponed due to the extreme heat weather warning, is now on Monday 19 September

Prevention 01 Jun 2022
Keeping weapons off the streets

This week we are engaged in Operation Sceptre, an intensified focus on enforcement, education and engagement around knife crime.

Prevention 17 May 2022
Phone users urged to be aware of fake WhatsApp message scam

Fraudsters tend to pretend to be the child of the victim and ask for money to be urgently sent to a different bank account.

Prevention 08 Mar 2022