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World Cup tension won’t be limited to the pitch

People of Avon and Somerset are being urged to spot the signs and call out domestic abuse.

Announcements 28 Nov 2022
Eighteen arrests made during County Lines Intensification Week

Avon and Somerset Police joined colleagues from across the UK in focusing efforts on dismantling and disrupting criminal gangs running drugs.

Campaigns 15 Oct 2022
OPCC awarded over £1.4million to support local victim services

The OPCC has secured over £1.4million over a three-year period to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Good news 25 Aug 2022
PCC response to HMICFRS ‘Finding time for crime’ report

Following the publication of HMICFRS ‘Finding time for crime’ report, PCC Mark Shelford has issued a statement.

Victims 15 Aug 2022
Nearly £1.4million Safer Street funding awarded in Avon and Somerset

Funding to tackle anti-social behaviour and Violence Against Women and Girls has been awarded to local authorities across Avon and Somerset.

Good news 25 Jul 2022
Tell us where you don’t feel safe with the StreetSafe tool

Local people are being encouraged to use the StreetSafe Tool to anonymously tell Avon and Somerset Police about public places where they have felt unsafe.

Campaigns 20 Jul 2022
“It’s not just ASB” – New police service standard to address ‘hidden crimes’ in anti-social behaviour

This week marks Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) week – a week of raising awareness of anti-social behaviour and the vital role that the wider public can have in helping us tackle it.

Campaigns 19 Jul 2022
PCC Mark Shelford supports ASB awareness week

PCC Mark Shelford has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) to help keep Avon and Somerset communities safe.

Campaigns 18 Jul 2022
17 drug-related arrests made during week of action against drug crime

Last week marked the second week of intensification targeting illegal drug supply and drug crime across the South West.

Victims 14 Jul 2022
Funding secured for additional ISVAs and IDVAs in Avon and Somerset

The OPCC has secured additional funding for three Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) and three Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs).

Good news 07 Jul 2022