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YOUR LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TEAM CONTACT DETAILS
Updated 26 April 2020
We are covered by the Taunton East team and our PCSP’s are
PCSO Sam Bushen (PCSO Supervisor): sam.bushen@avonandsomerset.police.uk
PCSO 8413Tony
Wearnmouth: tony.wearmouth@avonandsomerset.police.uk
PCSO 9981 Steve Chapman: steve.chapman@avonandsomerset.police.uk
07889 655424
Emergency/crime in progress: telephone 999 for immediate response
Report a crime / non emergency: telephone 101 -
Report a crime online: click here
Web: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk
They moved from the old Taunton Police Station in December 2018 to
The Deane House,
Belvedere Rd, Taunton TA1 1HE.
The enquiry desk there is usually open
8:30-
Avon & Somerset phone number is 01275 818340
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CO-
MIKE WESTLAKE has been your NHW Co-
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April 2010 Bulletin
26 April 2010
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COLD CALLING
This is a timely reminder, as the warmer days approach, from the police about 'cold callers' to your home. This time of the year sees an increase is casual labour calling at homes with the view to undertake DIY jobs such as cleaning and repairing drives, gardening and tree cutting.The advice from the police is to keep your business local so if you experience trouble with any workmanship you will have a chance to challenge them. This will be almost impossible to do with casual labour who do not reside in the area. You are encouraged to contact the police with details of any individuals and their vehicles being used by 'cold callers'. If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 0845 456 7000 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111. For general information about Neighbourhood Watch nationally see the www.ourwatch.org.uk website.
A Night of Vandalism -
04 June 2010
Please find detailed below a series of crimes that have occurred in the
Henlade area:
Overnight 1-
During the morning of 2 June -
Overnight 1-
Overnight 1-
If you have any information about such incidents or suspicious activity please telephone
the police as quickly as possible on the general contact number 0845-
June 2010 Bulletin
11pm Friday 12 November 2010
Seeing the security light come on at Orchard End, Stoke Road, the owners asked if they could “help” the two youths seen outside. The youths made off pretty quickly, shouting back that they only wanted to relieve themselves (not their words!).
However, if that had been their only intention, one would have thought that Musgrave farmyard just opposite might have given them a bit more privacy than a house with a light on ......
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The Police were informed and said they would try and come along, but later said they had been busy with emergencies so were not able to attend.
If anyone else noticed anything, please let us know.
Suspicious pair challenged -
Christmas and the run up to it is a busy time of year for everyone, including the
criminal. Police ask for your assistance in reducing opportunist and seasonal crimes.
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Always make sure that your home looks occupied even when you are out. Leave a light
on, using a timer switch, and perhaps a radio on a talk channel. Lock windows and
doors and ensure that any alarms are set.
2. When out shopping don't put items in
the car on display. If you have to put them in the car whilst you go off again, then
ensure they are put in a covered boot area.
3. There are some offenders who relish
the idea of taking wrapped presents from beneath a Christmas tree. Don't let them
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We do have a small
supply of leaflets covering this seasonal crime -
November 2010 Bulletin
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you are in fear of your own or someone else’s safety;
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there is an intruder in your house;
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you are witnessing a fight or a serious crime.
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Henlade Lodge hit AGAIN -
Ringmaster Email -
G1103 211111
A number of offences have taken place recently targeting the elderly. In general the offenders claim to be from the water board. They keep the victim busy whilst another offender enters and takes items such as cash and jewellery. Some other offences have occurred where the offenders purport to be from the gas board or Transco.
We would emphasise that there has not been a reported problem in this part of the
county to date -
STOP CHAIN CHECK is good to remember.
STOP -
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IF IN DOUBT -
If you think a caller is suspicious then call the police immediately using either the 101 or emergency 999 number. If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111.
For general information about Neighbourhood Watch nationally see the www.ourwatch.org.uk website.
November 2011 Bulletin
New Non Emergency number
From 19th September 2011 you will be able to contact Avon and Somerset Police by calling 101. 101 will not replace 999, which will continue to be used for emergencies. It has, however, replaced the 0845 number. Calls to 101 from landlines and mobiles cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day you call or how long your call lasts.
September 2011 Bulletin
One of the recently-
It happened between 4:15 and 4:45 pm on Monday 30 April 2012 and was thought to have been caused by a blue lorry reversing.
At least it wasn’t the whole wall this time but it is getting rather tiresome for the owners to have to keep repairing the front of their property!
30 April 2012 -
Ringmaster Email -
This message is sent to remind members of the rural community that there are people in the area calling door to door trying to obtain scrap metal. There is a possibility that such people could be involved in criminal activity as well.
Police would be keen to have details of sightings of any suspicious vehicles/persons and particularly those calling in relation to scrap metal.
If you have any such callers, please take as much detail as possible such as description
of person(s), description of vehicle(s) and in particular registration numbers. You
are asked to call this information in to the police immediately to give officers
best chance of being able to locate persons -
Officers do have details of one vehicle that they are actively seeking already that was reported by members of Neighbourhood Watch in the area. This is a flatbed vehicle on a ‘54’ plate and the last digits of the registration are FXM. Any further sightings of such a vehicle would also be welcome.
G532
May 2011 Bulletin
NOTICE BOARD VANDALISED
Nothing could dampen our spirits on the morning of the BBQ but it was a bit disappointing to discover the glass in the right hand door of the notice board had been smashed.
Then, while we were getting very damp indeed clearing up the next morning, it seems the culprit(s) came back in the pouring rain to break the other glass!
The Parish Council agreed to pay for the repair and the reglazed doors are now back in place.
Keep your fingers crossed they don’t come back ...
As a footnote, it appears the notice board in Thornfalcon has since suffered the same fate.
Updated 17 October 2012
Has anyone seen our Speedwatch signs? Two of them are gone!
The one in Greenway Lane is still there but the ones near Arundels corner and in Stoke Road have disappeared!
It happened some time prior to 27 October 2012.
21 Nov 2012 -
February 2012 Bulletin
This is a general warning message to all members relating to bogus callers and cold calling.
There have been a number of reports of an increase in cold callers or bogus callers.
Most of these seem to be taking the form of contact by phone or by Email and can cover a range of topics. Some reports have been made of calls from companies alleging there is a problem with your home computer, or that someone in your household has an outstanding compensation claim against them, or that there is a need to check bank details, or that you have not applied for grants or compensation yourself. The list is endless.
There are a few simple rules to help avoid falling victim to such cons:
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If the offer sounds too good to be true then it probably is.
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NEVER give out personal information over the phone. In other words -
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Whilst we do not wish to instil fear, we do think that taking the usual simple precautions will assist in preventing people becoming victims of crime or scams. A limited number of information leaflets on this type of matter are available from the Neighbourhood Watch Office at Bridgwater 01823-
If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111. For general information about Neighbourhood Watch nationally see the www.ourwatch.org.uk website.
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Overnight of 26-
29 January 2013 Bulletin
G098 29012013
This message has been sent on behalf of police officers looking into
a number of offences relating to the sale of tools door to door.
There have been a
number of incidents recently where persons have been calling on communities trying
to sell tools, including chain saws, hedge trimmers etc, from the back of vans. Tools
have been later found to be sub-
Firstly officers would like to remind everyone
that they do not encourage householders to buy any items from callers at the door.
It is much better to go to formal suppliers and to ensure that guarantees are in
place if appropriate.
Secondly they are also keen to receive information about any
persons that do come calling in the area -
G119 31012013
I refer to message number G098 sent on 29 January 2013 relating
to persons selling tools door to door.
Police Officers would like to offer their sincere
thanks for all the information that has been forthcoming as a result of the message.
Much of this was from members of Watch Schemes and has enabled officers to collate
quite a thorough picture.
It is now thought that the persons involved have moved away
from this area. However please do not become complacent and you are asked to continue
to report suspicious matters direct to the police when they are noticed -
Thank you.
29 and 31 January 2013 Bulletins -
They don’t seem to be offering these any more
Police Beat Surgeries
November 2013 Bulletin
This message is sent to members of all schemes with a seasonal warning regarding vehicle crime. There is often an increase in vehicle crime at this time of year and we are sorry to inform you that it appears this trend has already started.
There have been reports of shopping being stolen from vehicles, one or two instances of Christmas presents stolen; reports of vehicles being left insecure and/or with items on display such as handbags, mobile phones, MP3 players and even laptops. Even a tax disc stolen from a motor cycle in the past week.
Some instances of vehicles being stolen as well -
Vehicles can be viewed as shop windows, so:
* Don't leave any items on display
* Lock doors, windows and set any security device
* Don't leave keys in the car even for a short time
* Whether at home or work keep keys out of sight.
The NHW office stocks items such as tamper proof tax disc holders and vehicle watch stickers -
If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111. For general information about Neighbourhood Watch nationally see the www.ourwatch.org.uk website.
February 2014 Bulletin
RINGMASTER COMMUNITY MESSAGING -
Crime Report:
This message is sent to highlight a series of vehicle crimes in the Ruishton village.
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If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111. For general information about Neighbourhood Watch nationally see the http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ website.
April 2014 Bulletin
Crime Report:
There has recently been a rise in vehicle crime in your area.
Please can you be aware of the following message.
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When your vehicle is unattended at night, please make sure it is securely locked.
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Remove all valuables and other attractive items, even an empty box is potentially inviting to thieves.
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If possible, leave the glove box and parcel tray open to show they are empty.
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October 2014 Bulletin 1
GENERAL REMINDER REGARDING CALLERS AT THE DOOR -
SEASONAL REMINDER -
By the beginning of November we will see Firework celebrations and of course the Carnival Season. The police ask that if you are going out to enjoy or take part these events, you take care to ensure that properties are kept secure and alarms activated where they are fitted. Perhaps also consider leaving lights on timers or a radio on a talk channel to make properties appear as if they are occupied.
Some security items such as timers are available at a competitive price from the NHW office, again contact Lindsey direct if you would like details/order form.
If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111. For general information about Neighbourhood Watch nationally see the www.ourwatch.org.uk website.
October 2014 Bulletin 2
SPOT IT -
Make decisions in your own time
. Obtain at least three written quotes and references before having any work done
. Genuine callers won't mind coming back in a day or two so that you can make independent checks
. If a caller refuses to leave your doorstep contact the police
Check people are who they say they are
. Check a company is trustworthy by making independent checks, such as calling the National Consumer helpline or Action Fraud
. Check a caller is a genuine employee by calling the company on a number you've looked up independently. Don't use the number they provide on their ID badge
. Telephone fraudsters can stay on the line after you hang up. Wait at least 10 minutes or use a different line to make any other calls
STOP IT -
Don't share your personal information
. Personal information includes: financial details, your full name, date of birth, address and travel plans
. Always destroy documents containing your details after use
Report fraud to 0300 123 2040 / www.actionfraud.police.uk
. If you are concerned and the caller is still in the area call 999
If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 101 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111. For general information about Neighbourhood Watch nationally see the www.ourwatch.org.uk website.
A spate of suspicious incidents -
12 December 2020
Some crimes are well down on the usual figures but Trading Standards offer warnings
and advice about the increasing number of scams that COVID-
This is the early one from 24 March 2020
and a new one from 14 September 2020