POLICE, CRIME AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR UPDATE
ISSUE
91: 19 September – 16 October 2024
CRIME STATS
Over the last month, reported crime has increased from 633 to 717 While cases of Possession of Weapons, Robbery, Vehicle Offences and Burglary have seen small reductions, over the last 28 days, there have been
significant increases in cases of Violence Against The Person (+ 31) as well as a rise in cases of Drug Offences, Sexual Offences, and Fraud.
BURGLAR ARRESTED AND CHARGED ADMITS TO FOUR OFFENCES
Earlier this month, a burglar was arrested and charged for three burglaries of commercial premises around the Bristol City Centre area. The Investigation of these crimes was undertaken by the Neighbourhood Team at Bridewell Police Station, who managed to gather the evidence and take the male to court.
The burglar - appearing at Bristol Magistrates Court on Thursday 3 October - pleaded guilty to committing three burglaries between August and September this year. He also admitted one charge of assault on an ambulance worker that came to his aid in a separate incident to the burglaries.
Speaking about the successful Investigation, Old City Beat manager, PC Sims, said: "The impact these
burglaries have on victims can be hugely significant, not only in terms of financial or sentimental loss, but It can also cause people to feel unsafe in their own workplace.
"The local team dedicated to targeting commercial burglary offenders has worked hard on this
investigation, and with the local community, to quickly identify the offender and gather sufficient evidence, leading to his conviction."
The offender will be sentenced at a later date.
BRIDEWELL NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM POP-UP EVENTS
In an effort to make the Beat Team more accessible to the local community, Bridewell Neighbourhood Policing Team are aiming to conduct regular face-to-face 'Talk to Us' pop-up events where businesses can air any thoughts or issues. The latest meet was held at Boswells Café in The Galleries last week with events taking place at various venues.
Information and updates on the next 'Talk to Us' pop-up can be found on Avon & Somerset Police Bristol's X (formerly Twitter) account or Bristol neighbourhood Policing's Facebook page - alternatively, visit the Bridewell Police Station website (please do not report crimes or antisocial behaviour via social media as it is not monitored).
The Bridewell Neighbourhood Policing Team covering the Broadmead and Cabot Circus area consists of Sergeant Sean Underwood, PCSO Supervisor Aaron Ferries, Constables Katy Fisher, Phil Wyld, Richard Eiffert and Albin Varghese, as well as PCSOs Brenden Laben and Paul Caines.
If you wish to speak to the team about general crime prevention advice or to ask one of them to attend a meeting or presentation, please contact them via the website. If you would like to report a crime or anti-social behaviour that is not ongoing, please call 101 or visit the website. If a crime or incident is in progress and/or an emergency, please dial 999.
