Theft from motor vehicles

Agreed on 3 July 2025. Updated on 3 July 2025

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/

Actions

26 February 2024

Theft from motor vehicle is still an issue in the area.

Please report any suspicious behaviour on the below link

https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/theft-stolen-property/
23 May 2023

Theft from motor vehicle is still an issue in the area.

Please report any suspicious behaviour on the below link

https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/theft-stolen-property/
30 March 2022

We are hosting a beat surgery on 14/05/22 at 14:30. This will be held at Cotham Parish Church, Cotham Road, Bristol, BS6 6DR. All are welcome to come and see your local Neighbourhood Policing Team, and we encourage you to share any issues with us.
30 March 2022

Theft from motor vehicle is still an issue in the area.

Please report any suspicious behaviour on the below link

https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/theft-stolen-property/
25 November 2021

Theft from motor vehicles is still an issue around Cotham. Please ensure you remove all valuables from your vehicle, especially during the night. Report any person paying close attention to your vehicle.
18 October 2020

Theft from vehicles continues to be an issue in Cotham. This is being tackled by way of targeted patrols.

Please ensure that valuables are not left in view. Even a small amount of cash visible may be enough for an offender to act upon.
17 July 2020

We will conduct patrols and give crime prevention advice about how to protect your vehicle. We will inform you when Beat Surgeries can restart.