Shop theft in Lawrence Weston

The shops located on Ridingleaze and the surrounding areas in Lawrence Weston have experienced a recent rise in Shop theft. We will be working with the businesses to help identify offenders and deal robustly with prolific offenders. We will be more visible in and around the shops and engaging more with the shop staff. We rely heavily on public reporting and intelligence from the public to help identify the public so any chance to engage with anyone, we will be acting on this information received

Actions

• 7 December 2025
  

  Due to proactive patrols within the area of Ridingleaze – Three prolific shop theft offenders have been arrested since which has made a big impact in decreasing shop theft within the area. I urge residents to still continue working with us by reporting and engaging with local officers.

• 15 October 2025
  

  We have been doing active patrols as you would’ve seen an increased presence within Ridingleaze shop area. We are also being visible within CO-OP store for ongoing talk to us events which are advertised on our beat page if anyone would like to come and talk to us regarding this or any further issues.

• 7 October 2025
  

  Please report any shoplifting to 101 if the offender has gone or 999 if a theft is in progress. We are clamping down on prolific shoplifters and any information is greatly appreciated

• 27 June 2025
  

  Patrols in and around the Lawrence Weston area to disrupt shoplifters

• 11 June 2025
  

  Liaise with Co-op manager on security staff advice and help improve reporting to give the best information