Crime · Bathavon South
Crime in Bathavon South
Bathavon South had 53 street crimes recorded in August 2026, the latest month the police have published. Police data runs about two months behind.
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August 2026
Most common: violence and sexual offences (22)
53
crimes
Police priorities
What the police are working on in Bathavon South
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There are increasing reports of youths or young people who are driving cars without either licence or not in accordance with their licence. The cars are in some cases uninsured, untaxed and are not road legal i.e. with no MOT. They are driving around the area sometimes with several other people who are of a same or similar age. We are aware youths are either purchasing cars for a low price on facebook or taking parents cars in the middle of the night. We are encouraging parents to have conversations with their young people around the dangers of this behaviour, and we are asking members of the public to report any suspicious activity, driving or sightings that maybe linked.
Encouragingly, there have been no recent reports of young people driving illegally. The Neighbourhood Team will continue to carry out regular patrols to maintain this positive trend and keep local…
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The Neighbourhood Policing Team are looking into various reports of ASB in and around Peasedown St John, particularly on Orchard Way. In recent weeks damage has been caused to bus shelters and trees. Also, there have been incidents of doors being knocked on in the very early hours and reports that a group of young males are involved in killing wildlife such as birds and hedgehogs. The group of young males involved in this behaviour are said to be aged around 14 years. Although the number of official reports to Police is limited the Neighbourhood Team are aware of several incidents that have not been reported. We are asking the public to report incidents of criminal damage wildlife crime and ASB to Police either by calling 101 or filling out an online report using the link below. If you have any information as to the identity of those responsible for any of the incidents described, please contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Report | Avon and Somerset Police
The Neighbourhood Team continues to work closely with partner agencies to address anti-social behaviour within the community. Recently, two Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) have been issued…
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