Rural thefts and burglaries.

Over the last month we have seen an spate in burglaries of homes and businesses, as well as theft of vehicles in the rural areas of west Somerset.

In response our local teams as well as our Rural Crime Team are carrying out high visibility patrols, whilst working with effected communities to try and detect, deter and prevent further crime.

We are also advising residents to check that their home and outbuildings (such as sheds or garages) are secure, by taking simple precautions. These include locking windows and doors when you go out, even if just stepping next door or out in the garden.

Investigations into these burglaries are ongoing, but we would like to remind the public that if you have witnessed anything or have information that you think could be of help, please make sure you call us on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or alternatively if you have been a victim or witness of a rural crime you can report it via our new Report a rural crime reporting form on our website.

You can also find further information and advice on home security and many other subject via our Crime prevention advice on our website.

Additionally rural crimes can be reduced by the use of Watch schemes, to join the Farm Watch Scheme or to find out more information please see our Farm Watch | Avon and Somerset Police page on our website.

Actions

• 8 October 2025
  

  We are encouraging residents to take simple but effective steps to secure their properties, including locking windows and doors—even when stepping out briefly—and ensuring outbuildings such as sheds and garages are properly secured.

  Investigations into these incidents are ongoing. If you have witnessed anything suspicious or have information that may assist, please contact us via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

  For further advice on home security and other crime prevention topics, please visit the Crime Prevention section of our website.

  Additionally, rural crime can be reduced through community-led initiatives such as Watch schemes. To join the Farm Watch Scheme or learn more, please visit the ‘Farm Watch | Avon and Somerset Police’ page on our website.

• 1 October 2025
  

  Work to support our ability to respond to and prevent rural domestic and business burglaries is continuing, including community engagement providing crime prevention advice.