Crime in Westfield, August 2026
- Area
- Westfield
- Month
- August 2026
- Street crimes
- 33
- Most common
- Violence and sexual offences (11)
What it is
33 street-level crimes recorded; most common: violent crime (11). These are street-level crimes the police published for Westfield. Locations are moved to the nearest street point to protect victims, and figures run about two months behind.
What was recorded in August 2026
| Kind | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
What the neighbourhood team is working on
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Police have received reports of anti-social use of vehicles in the general area in Radstock and Midsomer Norton. This includes revving of engines, speeding and screeching brakes. The public are asked to report any incidents of this nature, number plates are useful for the police to complete positive action on this priority.
This priority is being monitored during general patrols, particularly on late shifts. Any offenders will be dealt with positively via section 59 whereby a warning can be issued or/and the vehicle…
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Police have received increasing reports from the public relating to the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in an anti-social manner in the Midsomer Norton/Radstock area. Targeted patrols of the locations gathered from reports are being completed and any offenders will be dealt with positively. Please report, to the police via the 101 non-emergency number or via the police website, any incidents of use of this vehicles. Any descriptions or identities of suspects will be very useful.
Targeted patrols have already been regularly completed by the beat team and will continue. The beat team are keen to gather identities of offenders so we can deal with this issue robustly.
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The local policing team have been made aware of a large number of reports regarding anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in the area of the Nightingale Way estate, including Merlin Way and Eagle Drive. This behaviour has taken the form of footballs being kicked deliberately at properties relentlessly and abuse being directed at residents.
This priority has been reopened due to further calls from residents although the case report remains filed at this time. Patrols continue in the area along with targeted patrols at locations and…
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There has been a ongoing issue with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage to the Holly Court precinct in Midsomer Norton. Shop fronts have been damaged, youths have been climbing on the roof causing damage and a danger to themselves and members of the public have experienced aggressive and anti-social behaviour directed at them.
Please report any further issues relating to this referencing case 5226131117. Close contact remains with the businesses at Holly Court and the beat team continue to work closely with Holly Court…
Where it is
The larger pin in the middle is this one. The smaller pins around it are the things listed below, all within a ten-minute walk.
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Near this
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Turn a to funeral directors premises including minor alterations into the elevations
Ashgrove Motors, Elm Terrace, Westfield, BA3 3XP
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Litter at bottom of third avenue
Once again there is excessive litter at the bottom of third avenue, Westfield trading estate.
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Safety Issue - fully obstructing pavement
There are two vehicles belonging to residents of Tanner Close which are regularly parked completely on the pavement at/near the entrance to the cul-de-sac.
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Couple of bags of clothing left
Bags have been there for a few weeks now, looks to be clothing and the bags are broken so clothing isn't in the bags anymore.
- Needs emptying
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Bin starts overflowing with dogs poo
As above