Southmead — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Supporting the NHS at Southmead Hospital is a key local policing priority. We recognise the vital role the hospital plays within our community and the pressures faced daily by NHS staff, patients and visitors. Our focus is on providing visible, accessible and consistent policing support to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who uses the site. To deliver this commitment, we have a dedicated neighbourhood officer, PC 2319 Ben Johnstone who works closely with Southmead Hospital and partner agencies. PC Johnstone acts as a single point of contact, enabling strong relationships with hospital management, security teams and frontline NHS staff, and ensuring concerns are identified and addressed promptly. As part of this priority, we will be holding regular community engagement events, both public-facing and staff-facing. These events are designed to: Give hospital staff the opportunity to raise concerns directly with policing teams Provide reassurance and advice around personal safety, crime prevention and reporting Strengthen relationships between police, the NHS and the wider community By maintaining a dedicated policing presence and engaging openly with those who work in and use Southmead Hospital, we aim to support the NHS, prevent crime and anti-social behaviour, and ensure Southmead Hospital remains a safe place for care, work and recovery. PC 2319 Ben Johnstone works every week day between 8am and 4pm. He can be found on site. In an emergency at Southmead Hospital, you should always call 999 first. If you are a member of staff, security can also be contacted to assist anywhere on site.

Following the departure of PC 3076 Redfield to cover the Horfield beat area, PC 2319 Ben Johnstone will assume the role of Southmead Hospital Liaison Officer.

Set: 2026-05-01

The Southmead Neighbourhood Policing Team are robustly working with other police departments and agencies within the Southmead area. Residents are encouraged to report all incidents to the Police or Crimestoppers The neighbourhood policing department in Southmead have seized well over 10 Sur-Ron bikes in the last few months, this is down to you providing us with information and intelligence as to where these bikes are being kept or what they look like or who is riding them. A report no matter how big or small will help us build a bigger intelligence picture of the what is happening within Southmead.

Set: 2026-05-14

The Southmead Neighbourhood Policing Team are robustly working with other agencies and other police departments to tackle drug use / dealing within the Southmead Area. Residents are encouraged to report all incidents to the Police or Crimestoppers Incidents may take place at a property, location or an open space.

Set: 2026-04-11

We are focused to help on Greystoke Avenue and the surrounding area in Southmead. That means we carry out regular patrols, speak to shop staff, and look out for things like theft, nuisance groups, or any behaviour that might cause concern. We’re also focusing on anti-social behaviour more widely across Southmead, so if there are issues like street drinking, drug use, or disruptive behaviour, we’ll deal with those as well. The aim is to keep the area safe, reassure the community, and prevent problems before they escalate. How you can report Avon and Somerset Police Report online Report | Avon and Somerset Police Crimestoppers – This is anonymous Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers

Set: 2026-04-11