Crime prevention and personal safety
We are reaching out in the community to vulnerable members of the public to offer crime prevention and personal safety advice. To educate people about fraud through our fraud talks and reduce violence against women and girls through continued promotion of Street Safe.
For groups interested in booking a fraud talk, contact us via this form or by telling us in person at one of our events.
We have circulated information regarding crime prevention to the local Talking Café or you can visit our enquiry office at the Minehead Police Station, Stephenson Road, Minehead. The office is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00.
For more crime prevention advice, go to our website.
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26 April 2026
We will be attending Party in the Park at Blenheim Gardens, Minehead on Saturday 9 May 2026, 12pm- 4pm, hosted by Minehead Rotary Club, to provide a crime prevention pop‑up for the local community.
Party in the Park is a free, family‑friendly community event celebrating Somerset Day, featuring live music, entertainment, community and craft stalls, and activities for children in the beautiful setting of Blenheim Gardens.
Please see our event on out local police page for more information on what to expect, we hope to see you there!
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14 March 2026
We continue to engage with vulnerable members of our community, offering practical crime prevention and personal safety advice. Our fraud awareness talks remain available to help educate the public on common scams and how to stay protected, and we are maintaining our focus on reducing violence against women and girls through the ongoing promotion of StreetSafe.
As part of this work, we recently held a Walk and Talk session at West Somerset College with female students and school staff, giving them the opportunity to share their experiences, highlight any areas of concern, and discuss ways we can work together to make public spaces safer for women and girls. Their feedback will help inform future patrols and safety initiatives.
Groups interested in arranging a fraud talk can get in touch using our contact form or speak to us directly when attending
For additional guidance on keeping yourself and your property safe, please visit our website.
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2 January 2026
Minehead NPT are holding a bike marking event on 3 January 2026 at Minehead Police Station from 10:00 to 11:00. Please come along!
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18 December 2025
We’re working hard to keep our community safe this winter. Our team is giving out crime prevention and personal safety advice, delivering fraud awareness talks, and promoting StreetSafe to help reduce violence against women and girls.
Want a Fraud Talk for Your Group?
Contact the local team to arrange a fraud talk for your community.Where to Find Us:
- Crime prevention info is available at your local Talking Café (see the webpage events for more information.
- Visit our Enquiry Office at Minehead Police Station, Stephenson Road. Open Mon–Fri, 10:00–18:00.
For more advice, visit our website.
Top 5 Crime Prevention Tips
- Lock Up – Secure doors, windows, garages, and sheds.
- Stay Alert Online – Never share personal details or click suspicious links.
- Light It Up – Use timers and motion-sensor lights to deter intruders.
- Protect Valuables – Keep gifts and electronics out of sight.
- Report Concerns – Use StreetSafe or contact us directly.
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18 September 2025
Minehead policing team will be hosting a Crime Prevention Pop-Up and a Bike Marking event within the Minehead area, please see our upcoming events for more information.
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27 August 2025
We are reaching out in the community to vulnerable members of the public to offer crime prevention and personal safety advice. To educate people about fraud through our fraud talks and reduce violence against women and girls through continued promotion of StreetSafe.
For groups interested in booking a fraud talk, contact us via this form or by telling us in person at one of our events.
We have circulated information regarding crime prevention to the local Talking Cafe or you can visit our enquiry office at the Minehead Police Station, Stephenson Road, Minehead. The office is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00.
For more crime prevention advice, go to our website.
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12 August 2025
We have got a bike marking event at Minehead Police Station on 19 August. If this date does not work for you and you would like your bike marked, please contact us and we can do it for you.
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29 July 2025
We have got a bike marking event at Minehead Police Station on 19 August. If this date does not work for you and you would like your bike marked, please contact us and we can do it for you.
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15 July 2025
We actively welcome feedback from the public and encourage you to engage with us. Your input is vital in helping us understand the issues that matter most to you and your community. Whether it’s concerns about local crime, safety, or general policing matters, we want to hear from you.
Let us know what challenges you’re facing in your area, how we can better support your neighbourhood, and what kind of policing presence or initiatives you would like to see regularly. This could include ‘Talk to Us’ surgeries – informal drop-in sessions where you can speak directly with officers about local issues, receive crime prevention advice, and learn more about who we are and what we do.
We can also host Policing Masterclasses—interactive events designed to raise awareness and educate communities on a range of important topics, such as drug misuse, anti-social behaviour (ASB), fraud, child sexual exploitation, modern slavery, and more. These sessions also provide signposting to relevant support services and partner agencies.
In addition to community engagement, we encourage you to report any suspicious behaviour or share any information that could assist our investigations. Intelligence from the public is absolutely crucial – sometimes even the smallest detail can be the key piece of the puzzle we need to take action and protect others.