Anti-Social Behaviour

Officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) are currently conducting high-visibility patrols in areas where anti-social behaviour (ASB) has been reported. These locations include the Mendip Road and High Street Areas of Yatton. The purpose of these patrols is not only to deter individuals from engaging in ASB but also to identify those who may benefit from further interventions, including support from partner agencies.

In addition, on 16 June 2025, the North Somerset Neighbourhood Directorate welcomed a significant addition to our policing team. Eight police constables and one sergeant have joined the newly established Neighbourhood Tasking Team. This expansion represents a substantial boost to our NPT capacity. These officers will be undertaking additional high-visibility patrols and addressing the issues that matter most to our communities.

Addressing anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a collective effort that requires the support and involvement of the entire community. We rely on members of the public to report incidents to us so that appropriate action can be taken.

Our Neighbourhood Policing Team works closely with a range of partners—including North Somerset Council, local schools, and youth clubs—to prevent ASB and engage young people through diversionary schemes and early intervention initiatives.

Actions

• 13 August 2025
  

  The Portishead and Clevedon Neighbourhood Policing Team, in
  partnership with the Neighbourhood Tasking Team, continues to
  carry out high-visibility patrols in areas identified as ASB hotspots.

  Recent patrols have focused on locations such as High
  Street, Stowey Road, and Mendip Road in Yatton, following
  increased reports from the community.

  These patrols aim to both deter anti-social behaviour and identify
  those responsible. As a result of this proactive approach two
  vehicles have been seized this month in connection with ASB and
  a third vehicle, seized in Weston-super-Mare, was linked to an
  individual causing ASB in the Yatton area.

  Feedback from the PACT meeting on Thursday, 10th July 2025,
  confirmed that ASB remains a significant concern for Yatton
  residents. We will continue to respond with targeted patrols, using your reports to guide where and when our presence is most needed.