Latest news from the Bradley Stoke police beat team. This log is collated by the Bradley Stoke Journal from a variety of sources.
For further details of local policing, check out the Bradley Stoke Beat page on the Avon and Somerset Police website.
24th June 2021
@ASPSouthGlos tweeted: “PCSO Ollie & Adam [have been] on foot patrol around Diana Gardens, after receiving numerous reports of ASB and possible drug activity.”
23rd June 2021
@ASPSouthGlos tweeted: “PCSO Adam and Justyna have been working with the Civil Enforcement team [outside Bowsland Green Primary School] this morning. After receiving numerous complaints about parking at school times. We advise parents and guardians to park more sensibly and to be a good role model for our young people.”
23rd November 2018
Theft: Between 2200hrs on 21/11/18 and 0845hrs on 22/11/18, unknown offenders have gained access to the roof of Holy Trinity Church, Pear Tree Road, Bradley Stoke and stolen lead covering from the roof. If you know anything about this incident, please call 101 and quote reference number 5218259540.
17th November 2018
Car number plates stolen in Bradley Stoke. Between 15/11/18 and 16/11/18, number plates were stolen from a red Ford Fiesta in The Pastures. Police reference number 5218255031. On 16/11/18, between 1800 and 2330, number plates were stolen from a silver Honda Civic parked in Palmers Leaze. Police reference number 5218255737. If you know anything about these incidents, please call 101 and quote the relevant reference number.
14th November 2018
A car was broken into while it was parked in a lay-by in Cross Tree Grove, Bradley Stoke. This happened between 6.45pm and 7.15pm on Thursday 8th November and a number of tools have been taken. If you contact the police about this incident, please quote reference number 5218249325.
13th November 2018
Three bike thefts in Bradley Stoke. Between 09/11/18 and 10/11/18, a black Carrera mountain bike was taken from the communal bike shed outside the flats on Champs Sur Marne. Police reference number 5218250613. On 11/11/18 at approximately 1830, two bikes were taken from Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. The first was a grey Carrera Sulcata. Police reference number 5218251384. The second was a Trek hybrid bike. Police reference number 5218251410. If you know or saw anything in relation to these incidents, please phone 101 and quote the relevant reference number.
4th November 2018
There were two burglaries in Bradley Stoke yesterday (03/11/18). The first was in Oaktree Crescent – Between 0900 and 2000, glass on back door smashed and entry gained (reference number 5218245493). The second was in Woodlands Park, Woodlands Lane – Between 1600 and 1800, rear window smashed and entry gained (reference number 5218245511). If you saw or heard anything in relation to these incidents, please call 101 and quote the relevant reference number.
3rd November 2018
At approximately 2000hrs on 31/10/18, a Giant bike was stolen from the Jubilee Centre, Bradley Stoke. If you have any information relating to this incident, please contact 101 and quote reference number 5218243320.
24th October 2018
Theft from van: Overnight on 23/10/18 into 24/10/18, a van was broken into and tools taken in Little Meadow, Bradley Stoke. If you saw anything or know anything in relation to this incident, please call 101 and quote reference number 5218237749.
10th October 2018
Theft from Vehicle: After removing the petrol cap, someone has siphoned all the fuel from a vehicle while it was parked on a driveway in Paddock Close, Bradley Stoke during the night of Monday 8th October. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the police on 101, quoting reference number 5218226280. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
6th October 2018
During the late morning of Thursday 4th October, a member of the public saw persons trying to gain entry into a property at Elming Down Close, Bradley Stoke [off Stean Bridge Road]. As the intruders forced entry, the house alarm was activated and they made off. One person has since been arrested in connection with this matter.
3rd October 2018
Between 2pm and 3pm on 03/10/18, a burglary occurred in The Hedgerows, Bradley Stoke. Entry was gained via the back door and items taken. If you saw or heard anything suspicious, please call 101 and quote reference number 5218221591.
22nd September 2018
On 19/09/2018 at approx 2000hrs, a black/blue Boardman Sport bike was stolen from Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. If you know anything about this incident, please contact 101 and quote reference number 5218210782.
15th September 2018
Overnight between 14/09/18 and 15/09/18 there was an attempted theft from a van in Huckley Way, Bradley Stoke. An attempt was made to gain entry via the side door. Although no entry was gained, damage was caused. If you saw or heard anything in relation to this incident, please call 101 and quote reference number 5218207133.
12th September 2018
Criminal damage: Between 07/09/18 and 09/09/18, a sharp object has been used to ‘key’ a car which was parked in The Willows, Bradley Stoke. If you know anything about this incident please contact 101 and quote reference number 5218202488.
5th September 2018
On 4/9/18 between 1300 and 1500, a vehicle was broken into whilst parked at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre and approx £2,000 worth of tools taken. If you know anything about this incident please call 101 and quote reference number 5218198463.
3rd September 2018
On Sunday 02/09/18 at approx 2055, unknown offenders have poured brake fluid and oil over a vehicle in Foxfield Avenue, Bradley Stoke. If you have any information in relation to this incident please call 101 and quote reference number 5218197002.
1st September 2018
A home in Bluebell Gardens, Bradley Stoke, was entered between 11am and 4pm on Friday 24th August. The offender(s) has entered through a possibly unlocked door, and has made an untidy search of the bedroom before stealing a wallet containing cash. If you have any information regarding this incident, contact the police on 101 and quote reference number 5218193799.
23rd August 2018
On Monday 20th August between 1930-2030 a bike was stolen from the back garden of a home in Oaktree Crescent, Bradley Stoke.If you know anything about this incident please call 101 and quote reference number 5218187983.
14th August 2018
Break-in at Tesco Express, Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford: At approx 2311hrs on 13/08/18, two males have forced entry to the store and stolen items to the value of £300. If you know or saw anything in regards to this incident please call 101 and quote reference number 5218181723.
5th August 2018
As of tomorrow [Mon 6th Aug] and for the next few evenings we will be concentrating our patrols to the underpass at Huckley Way. So don’t be alarmed if you see an increase in a police presence.
3rd August 2018
Garage break-in: Between 1/8/18 2200hrs and 2/8/18 1645hrs a garage was broken into and items taken from Hambrook Lane, Stoke Gifford. If you know anything about this incident please contact 101 and quote reference number 5218173309.
26th July 2018
Theft of vehicle: On the 26/07/18 between 0045 and 0945 a vehicle was stolen from Fennel Drive, Bradley Stoke. The silver Vauxhall Antara has the registration number K12 PCR. If you know anything about this incident, please call 101 and quote reference number 5218167011.
14th July 2018
Today [14th Jul] a moped has been seized from a young person in Bradley Stoke, for being caught driving in an anti-social manner twice within a year. [Discussion on Facebook]
14th July 2018
Suspicious Incident: On the 10/07/18 at approx 1am, a male was disturbed in the rear garden of a property in Palmers Leaze, Bradley Stoke. Once disturbed, the person made off. Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. [Discussion on Facebook]
4th July 2018
Burglary: On the 2/7/18 at approximately 3am, Coral betting shop on Pear Tree Road, Bradley Stoke was broken into. Entry was gained and money was taken. If you know anything about this incident please call 101 and quote reference number 5218145639.
4th July 2018
Criminal damage. Between the 29/6/18 and 1/7/18 Damage has been done to the play equipment at Baileys Court Activity centre. If you know anything about this incident please call 101 and quote reference number 5218145901.
27th June 2018
On the 27/6/18 the Bradley Stoke beat team carried out a successful drugs warrant at an address in Bradley Stoke. Drugs and cash were found at the address and the occupant will be interviewed for the supply of class B drugs.
26th June 2018
Theft of vehicle. Between 1800 on 22/6/18 and 1030 on 23/6/18 a motorbike has been stolen off the driveway of a property on The Beeches, Bradley Stoke. If you know anything about this incident, please call 101 and quote reference number 5218138193.
26th June 2018
Vehicle Damage. Between 00:00 and 06:30 on the 25/06/2018, a vehicle on Perrys Lea, Bradley Stoke was “keyed” and had two tyres slashed. If you know anything about this incident, please call 101 and quote reference number 5218139505.
16th June 2018
At some point between 9.15am and 6pm on Friday 8th June, unknown person(s) have forced entry to a home in Honeysuckle Close, Bradley Stoke by smashing a rear kitchen window. It is unknown if anything has been stolen. If you contact the police about this incident, please quote reference number: 5218125677.
14th June 2018
Theft from vehicle. On Wednesday 13th June 2018 between 1330 and 1700 at Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, a silver Ford was broken into and items stolen. If you know anything about this incident please 101 and quote reference number 5218130041.
13th June 2018
Theft of vehicle. A motor scooter has been stolen from Tarragon Place, Bradley Stoke, sometime between Sunday 10th June and midday on Monday 11th June. The black and grey Router Bassa has the registration number WX60 GSU. If you contact the police about this incident, please quote reference number: 5218127915. If you have any information regarding this incident, contact the police on 101. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
8th June 2018
Two burglaries this morning (Fri 8th Jun) in Bradley Stoke, one off Hawkins Crescent and one off Pear Tree Road. Please make sure when leaving your property it is fully secured, windows and doors locked etc, and any house alarms are on and set. [Facebook post]
4th June 2018
A youth is being dealt with for driving without a licence and without insurance after being spotted by a plain clothes officer on a moped at the Jubilee Centre Bradley Stoke, driving in an anti-social manner. [Facebook post]
29th May 2018
Break in. Overnight between 27/5/18 at approx 2300hrs and 28/5/18 at 1015 hrs. entry was gained to the Pizza Hut store in Bradley Stoke and an attempt was made to get into the safe (although unsuccessful). If you saw or heard anything in relation to this incident please call 101 and quote reference number 5218116166.
26th May 2018
Speed bumps are currently being installed at Jubilee Centre. One of the local PCSOs commented: “Hopefully this will stop the issue of vehicles/mopeds speeding in and out.”
25th May 2018
Attempted Burglary. An unsuccessful attempt was made to force the patio door on a residence at Kemperleye Way, Bradley Stoke, sometime between midnight on Tuesday 15th May and midnight on Thursday 17th May. If you contact the police about this incident, please quote reference number: 5218108236. If you have any information regarding this incident, contact the Police on 101. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
18th May 2018
On the 17/5/18 between 0800-1600 on Woodlands Lane a front number plate was stolen off a vehicle. If you wish to contact the police about this incident please call 101 and quote ref number 5218107320.
17th May 2018
Garage Burglary. Someone has forced a garage door in Wheatfield Drive, Bradley Stoke, during the night of Sunday 13th May. It appears the offender(s) have used shovels to force the door off its hinges, before entering and stealing some electrical gardening equipment. If you contact the police about this incident, please quote reference number 5218104059. One of the local PCSOs commented: “We want to remind residents to lock away any tools or other items that could help burglars or thieves break into your home, garage or outbuildings. As the weather is now improving, garden tools are becoming increasingly popular targets for criminals.”
15th May 2018
Vehicle Crime. Someone attempted to break into a car in Honeysuckle Close, Bradley Stoke, between 3 and 11.30pm on Saturday 12th May. A neighbour has heard the noise and turn on a light, which may have disturbed the offender. If you contact the police about this incident, please quote reference number 5218103614.
15th May 2018
Vehicle Crime. At approximately 1am on Sunday 13th May, unknown person(s) have damaged a car while it was parked on Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke by smashing one of the windows. There was no attempt to enter the vehicle. If you contact the police about this incident, please quote reference number 5218103597.