Ilminster and Windwhistle — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Avon and Somerset Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Neighbourhood Policing Team for Ilminster and Windwhistle.
Contact the team
- telephone
- 101
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Avon and Somerset Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
34 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (38): ▼ 4 (11%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences21 · 62%
- Vehicle crime4 · 12%
- Anti-social behaviour3 · 9%
- Other theft3 · 9%
- Burglary1 · 3%
- Drugs1 · 3%
- Other crime1 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
28 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect11 · 39%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified9 · 32%
- Awaiting court outcome6 · 21%
- Further action is not in the public interest1 · 4%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 4%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Fairfield Area and Ilminster Recreation Ground – Ongoing Anti‑Social Behaviour We are currently focusing on addressing ongoing anti-social behaviour in these areas involving a large group of young individuals. The behaviour observed includes littering, revving vehicle engines, riding motorcycles on pavements and without helmets, and causing criminal damage to public property. These actions are having a detrimental impact on community safety and local residents. The Neighbourhood Team focus on tackling anti-social behaviour by using the anti-social behaviour tools and powers available to deal with these issues effectively. We are conducting more visibility patrols and collaborating with local schools/council to identify and take positive actions against individuals involved in ASB.
Set: 2026-06-24
We are committed to working closely with local schools, offering support wherever possible and as demand allows. As part of this initiative, I aim to visit our local schools at least once a month to: ? Build positive relationships with students and staff ?️ Explore solutions to any ongoing or emerging issues ?️ Provide a visible and approachable presence ? Support a safer and more connected school environment These visits are an opportunity to listen, learn, and collaborate with our educational partners to ensure the wellbeing of young people in our community. Actions: Community Engagement Update – Herne View School On 20th October 2025, I liaised with Herne View School to coordinate upcoming inputs for November . We're looking forward to continuing our partnership and delivering sessions that support the school's priorities and engage students meaningfully. On 08th November 2025, I liaised with Herne View School to coordinate upcoming inputs for November . We're looking forward to continuing our partnership and delivering sessions that support the school's priorities and engage students meaningfully. School Engagement Date: 24th November 2025 Location: Herne View School Purpose: Delivered educational inputs on: Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Online Safety Drugs Misuse Outcome: Great group communication observed, with students asking fantastic and insightful questions throughout the session. Positive engagement achieved. * Officers conduct routine patrols around the school during drop-off and collection periods.
Set: 2026-06-24
Nearby teams in Avon and Somerset Police
All Avon and Somerset Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Avon and Somerset Police.