Drug-related activity and associated crime
Drug activity remains a concern in parts of Avonmouth and Shirehampton, with reports of street dealing and the suspected use of residential addresses for the storage, preparation and cultivation of controlled drugs. This type of activity can have a wider impact on the community, contributing to anti-social behaviour, violence and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
Your neighbourhood policing team is taking a proactive approach to tackle this issue. We will be increasing targeted patrols in identified hotspot areas, using stop and search powers where appropriate, and developing intelligence to disrupt those involved. We are also working with partner agencies to identify and close down addresses linked to drug activity, and to safeguard anyone who may be at risk of exploitation. We encourage members of the public to continue reporting any concerns, as community information plays a key role in helping us take action.
Actions
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14 May 2026
Drug activity remains a concern in parts of Avonmouth and Shirehampton, with reports of street dealing and the suspected use of residential addresses for the storage, preparation and cultivation of controlled drugs. This type of activity can have a wider impact on the community, contributing to anti-social behaviour, violence and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
Your neighbourhood policing team is taking a proactive approach to tackle this issue. We will be increasing targeted patrols in identified hotspot areas, using stop and search powers where appropriate, and developing intelligence to disrupt those involved. We are also working with partner agencies to identify and close down addresses linked to drug activity, and to safeguard anyone who may be at risk of exploitation. We encourage members of the public to continue reporting any concerns, as community information plays a key role in helping us take action.
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7 December 2025
We are urging all members of public to continue reporting any suspicious or potential drug related activity within the area, where our teams can proactively target the area. This can be done anonymously via crime stoppers Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers.
101 – non emergency
999 – Emergency
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3 September 2025
This focus is still ongoing working with the public and partner agencies. If you have any information or intelligence to assist us please report to us. If you wish to remain anonymous you can report via Crime Stoppers Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers
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27 June 2025
This focus is still ongoing working with the public and partner agencies.