The number of reported crimes in Glastonbury fell month-on-month, according to the most recent figures released by the police.

Crime statistics for September - the most recent available - show that the number of crimes reported in Glastonbury fell from 145 in August to 106 in September.

The figures show that of the crimes reported to police during September, 28 were classed as violent or sexual offences.

The category of violent crimes, as defined by the police, includes a range of offences from minor offences such as harassment and common assault, to serious offences like murder, actual bodily harm and grievous bodily harm. Sexual offences include Indecent Assault and Unlawful (under age) Sexual Intercourse, as well as sexual assault, rape and Indecent exposure.

There were also 20 reports made to police about anti-social behaviour in the town, 21 public order offences - acts of violence or intimidation in public - and 13 reports of thefts.

A police spokesman said: "Glastonbury experiences in excess of 100,000 tourists each year from all around the world and as such although anti-social behaviour is a low-level crime, not only does it have a detrimental effect on lives and wellbeing of the individuals in the immediate locality where it is taking place but it affects the community as a whole, the victims, their extended families, social services, local GP's, housing authorities and mental health services all receive a knock-on effect.

"If you see or hear anything suspicious, please report it to us as this helps us develop a picture of what is happening and use the tools available to us to tackle the issues. We are working with Mendip District Council with their Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which is enforceable by the Council in regard to Street Drinking. We can also work with our ASB team to use any appropriate ASB tools, and increased police patrols will deal with any offences that arise."

Across the River Brue, during the same period, 83 crimes were reported to police in Street - up slightly from 79 the previous month.

Violent and sexual offences were the most frequently reported incidents - 28 - followed by 16 reports of anti-social behaviour, 10 public order offences and five burglaries.

To protect your home and possessions from burglars, Crimestoppers offer the following advice:

Criminals watch out for houses they think are empty and unprotected. Make their lives harder by doing the following.

• If you can, fit burglar alarms with flashing lights and sounders at the front & back of your property.
• Switch lights or a radio on when you go out. You can buy timer devices to do this automatically.
• Even if you're only going out for a few minutes, check that all doors and windows are properly closed and locked.
• Make sure side and back gates are secure.
• Don't leave garden tools outside, keep ladders out of sight - and ensure sheds, garages and outbuildings are locked.
• Fit tamper-proof automatic outside security lights.
• Even when you're at home, try not to leave accessible windows open at night.
• If you're going away on holiday, ask a neighbour to keep an eye on your home, take in any milk and newspaper deliveries, and maybe park on your drive.
• Christmas is a key time for burglaries, with many houses full of new and valuable presents. Don't alert burglars by leaving present packaging outside – put it all in your recycling box, out of sight.
• Don't let yourself become a victim of a Distraction Burglary, where more than one person calls at your door, trying to dupe you into letting one caller in to burgle you whilst you are distracted by another one.