Drug activity
If you suspect that someone is using, dealing, or growing drugs—such as cannabis—within your neighbourhood, please report it to us. Information from the public is vital and helps us build a clearer picture of what is happening locally so we can take appropriate action.
Drug activity can bring a number of risks to the community, including:
- Increased anti‑social behaviour, such as nuisance vehicles, noise, and groups gathering late at night.
- Associated criminality, including violence, exploitation, and organised crime involvement.
- Fire and electrical risks from cannabis grows, where properties are often adapted unsafely, with bypassed electrics posing a danger to neighbouring homes.
- Harm to vulnerable people, who may be exploited or pressured into allowing their homes to be used for drug activity (“cuckooing”).
- A negative impact on community safety and wellbeing, including fear, intimidation, and reduced quality of life for residents.
We encourage anyone with concerns to contact us. You can report suspected drug activity in several ways:
- In person at your local police station
- By calling 101
- Online, using the secure reporting form on the Avon & Somerset Police website
- Always call 999 if you believe a crime is in progress or there is an immediate risk to safety
Even small pieces of information can help us protect the community and take action against those responsible.