Theft from motor vehicles

Theft from motor vehicles,

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

• 30 August 2026
  

  The Clifton Beat Team is continuing to work on a number of tactics aimed at deterring vehicle crime and reducing reports of vehicle break-ins across the area. This includes conducting targeted patrols in locations where incidents are reported more frequently, providing crime prevention advice to residents and visitors, and engaging with local communities to raise awareness of simple measures that can help reduce the risk of becoming a victim.

  Officers are encouraging motorists to remove valuables from vehicles, ensure doors and windows are secured, and report any suspicious behaviour. Through a combination of high-visibility patrols, preventative advice, and focused activity in identified hotspot areas, the team aims to reduce opportunities for offenders and keep our communities safe.

• 3 August 2026
  

  Theft from Motor Vehicles

  Clifton NPT continue to carry out high-visibility patrols and have deployed a number of tactics to help identify crime patterns and those responsible for these offences.

  To reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into, please remember to remove or securely hide any valuables left inside your vehicle. Items such as cash, phone charging cables, bags, jewellery, and other personal belongings are often targeted by offenders.

  Where possible:

  • Do not leave valuables on display.
  • Park in well-lit and secure locations.
  • Move your vehicle regularly, if practical.
  • Ensure your vehicle is fitted with a working alarm and that it is locked whenever unattended.

  Please report any incidents of:

  • Theft from a motor vehicle
  • Attempted theft or tampering (such as individuals trying door handles)
  • Suspicious behaviour around vehicles

  You can report these incidents online via Avon and Somerset Police:

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

  Alternatively, call:

  • 999 if a crime is in progress or there is an immediate threat
  • 101 for non-emergency police matters

  Your reports help us build intelligence and identify patterns of offending within the area