Theft from motor vehicles

Agreed on 1 February 2026. Updated on 12 February 2026

Theft from motor vehicle,

Police continue to do visible patrols, we have also deployed a number of tactics in order to build a crime pattern of events.

Please remember to remove/hide any items in your vehicle,

Items such as money, phone cables, bags and jewellery are always a target.

If possible change location of you vehicle often and make sure that an alarm is fitted.

Please make sure to report any Thefts, tampering with Vehicles (such as trying handles) and suspicious behaviour on the below link or by calling 999 or 101

https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/theft-stolen-property/

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12 February 2026

The local Neighbourhood Policing Team is maintaining regular patrols in identified hotspot areas following a rise in thefts from motor vehicles. Should you have any information or require crime‑prevention guidance, please do not hesitate to contact us.