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Portishead — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the Avon and Somerset Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

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Neighbourhood Policing Team for Portishead.

Contact the team

telephone
101
website
https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/portishead/

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Avon and Somerset Police's online reporting.

Recorded crime — June 2026

160 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (204): ▼ 44 (22%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences70 · 44%
  • Anti-social behaviour22 · 14%
  • Shoplifting19 · 12%
  • Other theft13 · 8%
  • Public order12 · 8%
  • Vehicle crime7 · 4%
  • Criminal damage and arson6 · 4%
  • Drugs3 · 2%

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

141 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Unable to prosecute suspect66 · 47%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified56 · 40%
  • Awaiting court outcome9 · 6%
  • Local resolution3 · 2%
  • Further investigation is not in the public interest3 · 2%
  • Further action is not in the public interest2 · 1%

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

To tackle ongoing ASB and PSPO breaches at the Lake Grounds through high-visibility patrols, engagement with drivers, identification of offending vehicles, and enforcement where appropriate, in order to reduce nuisance, improve public confidence, and ensure the area remains safe and enjoyable for residents and visitors. Those found breaching the PSPO may be liable for enforcement action, including Fixed Penalty Notices, vehicle seizure, or prosecution.

Set: 2026-07-11

Retail theft remains a significant issue across the country, with businesses—from small independent shops to large national retailers—losing hundreds to thousands of pounds each week. Despite preventative measures such as employing security staff and installing CCTV systems, these efforts are often insufficient to deter the most prolific offenders. The local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is actively reviewing reports to identify and target repeat offenders. However, we are aware that many incidents go unreported, often due to varying policies and procedures across businesses. We strongly encourage all retailers to report every instance of shoplifting and to support investigations by providing CCTV footage and witness statements. Timely and consistent reporting is vital in helping us build strong cases and take effective action. In addition to pursuing criminal investigations, the NPT is working closely with the Anti-Social Behaviour Team to implement alternative interventions aimed at disrupting persistent offending. One such measure currently being used is the issuance of Community Protection Warnings (CPWs), which form part of a broader strategy to address repeat offending and protect local businesses.

The team held a Retailer’s Forum at the end of May in conjunction with Portishead Town Council. We were able to take questions, address concerns and provide updates to retailers around the recent results and actions taken by the team. One of the most prolific shoplifters within the town has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order thanks to the hard work of our ASB team. This prevents him from entering a number of retail outlets within Portishead. We will continue to support the retail community with and target the most prolific offenders and safeguard the shops that are being disproportionately targeted.

Set: 2026-06-23

Public events & surgeries

Beat Surgery

2026-07-17 · Sainsbury's Portishead, Portishead

Opportunity for Over 55s – Meet Your Local Team Come along and meet your local Policing Team — PCSO Kylie Howard and PC Jade Little — along with your local Councillor, Alan George, and Tracey Edwards-Brown, your local Ageing Well Co-ordinator. This is a great opportunity to: Discuss any community concerns Get advice on crime prevention Raise any other issues that matter to you We’re here to listen, support, and work together to keep our community safe and connected.

Bike Register

2026-07-25 · Portishead Library, Portishead

Join us at our Bike Marking Event in Portishead and help protect your bicycle from theft. Bike marking is a simple and effective way to make your bike easier to identify and return if it is lost or stolen. Our team will be on hand to provide bike marking, crime prevention advice, and tips on keeping your bike secure.

Beat Surgery

2026-08-14 · Sainsbury's Portishead, Portishead

Opportunity for Over 55s – Meet Your Local Team Come along and meet your local Policing Team — PCSO Kylie Howard and PC Jade Little — along with your local Councillor, Alan George, and Tracey Edwards-Brown, your local Ageing Well Co-ordinator. This is a great opportunity to: Discuss any community concerns Get advice on crime prevention Raise any other issues that matter to you We’re here to listen, support, and work together to keep our community safe and connected.

Beat Surgery

2026-09-11 · Sainsbury's Portishead, Portishead

Opportunity for Over 55s – Meet Your Local Team Come along and meet your local Policing Team — PCSO Kylie Howard and PC Jade Little — along with your local Councillor, Alan George, and Tracey Edwards-Brown, your local Ageing Well Co-ordinator. This is a great opportunity to: Discuss any community concerns Get advice on crime prevention Raise any other issues that matter to you We’re here to listen, support, and work together to keep our community safe and connected.

Beat Surgery

2026-10-09 · Sainsbury's Portishead, Portishead

Opportunity for Over 55s – Meet Your Local Team Come along and meet your local Policing Team — PCSO Kylie Howard and PC Jade Little — along with your local Councillor, Alan George, and Tracey Edwards-Brown, your local Ageing Well Co-ordinator. This is a great opportunity to: Discuss any community concerns Get advice on crime prevention Raise any other issues that matter to you We’re here to listen, support, and work together to keep our community safe and connected.

Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.

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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.