Preventing Theft and Supporting Local Businesses in Lawrence Weston

Agreed on 28 February 2026. Updated on 14 May 2026

Theft and shoplifting continue to be reported across the Kingsweston beat area, particularly within retail locations such as Ridngleaze and nearby industrial estates. Offences range from opportunistic shoplifting to the theft of high‑value industrial tools, vehicles and goods, often involving repeat offenders targeting local businesses. This type of crime can have a significant financial impact and contributes to wider issues such as anti-social behaviour and community concern.

Your neighbourhood policing team will be taking a proactive approach by carrying out targeted patrols in identified hotspot locations, including industrial areas vulnerable to tool theft. We will work closely with local businesses to identify and deal robustly with prolific offenders, share crime prevention advice and support reporting.

Enforcement action will be taken where appropriate, including arresting repeat offenders and progressing cases through the courts. Officers will also continue to gather intelligence to build stronger cases against those involved in persistent offending. We encourage businesses and members of the public to report incidents and share information, as this helps us take effective, targeted action.

Actions

14 May 2026

We have worked closely with local shops to bring prolific offenders to justice. We would not have not been able to do so without the support and CCTV from our local businesses.

We are continuing targeted patrols in hot spot areas to deter such criminality, but we would like to encourage the reporting of any intelligence and crimes relating to such matters as this helps us take effective, targeted action.
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