Theft from Motor Vehicles
Priority closed
- This priority is now closed as a result of the actions below.
- If you have any questions or issues concerning this priority, you can contact the Neighbourhood Policing Team using the contact form on the Neighbourhood Policing page.
We’ve seen an increase in thefts from motor vehicles in the Wells area recently. Please help us reduce these incidents by taking a few simple precautions:
- Always lock your vehicle, even if you’re only stepping away for a moment.
- Don’t leave valuables on display — remove or hide them from view.
- Consider security marking your belongings to make them less attractive to thieves and easier to recover.
- If you have CCTV or dashcam footage that may help, please get in touch.
For more information, read Prevent theft from your vehicle | Avon and Somerset Police
Let’s work together to keep our community safe. If you see anything suspicious, report it via 101 or online.
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2 November 2025
The local NPT have been on foot, bike and mobile patrol around the local car parks and tourist locations, this will continue to be our focus with Christmas being a very busy time with shoppers.
Please do not leave valuables on show in your vehicles.