Crime figures for September reveal a decrease in recorded incidents in Glastonbury, with 98 crimes reported compared to 123 in August.

Despite the overall drop, anti-social behaviour, public order offences, and violent crime remain key concerns for the community.

The latest monthly statistics show that anti-social behaviour incidents decreased slightly, with 17 incidents recorded in September, down from 19 in August. However, public order offences saw a significant rise, with 23 incidents reported in September compared to 13 in August, making it the second most frequent category after violent crime.

Violent crime accounted for 30 of the recorded incidents in September, down from 37 in August, reflecting a slight decrease but remaining a high-priority area for local law enforcement.

A police spokesperson commented: "While it's encouraging to see an overall reduction in crime across Glastonbury, certain areas such as anti-social behaviour and violent crime continue to be a focus for us. The rise in public order offences is something we are closely monitoring, and we're working with the community to address any concerns. We encourage residents to report any suspicious activity to help us keep Glastonbury safe."

Other categories, such as criminal damage and arson, recorded a small drop from eight incidents in August to six in September. Shoplifting incidents also decreased, with 13 cases in September compared to 17 in August.

Vehicle crime dropped significantly from seven incidents in August to just one in September, while categories such as drugs and possession of weapons remained low, with one incident each in both months.

The reduction in total incidents, along with specific drops in violent crime and vehicle crime, reflects a positive trend, though the increase in public order offences has prompted police to heighten their focus on community safety initiatives. Police are urging residents to stay vigilant and report any unusual or concerning behaviour as part of their efforts to reduce crime further.

For more information on community safety or to report a non-emergency crime, residents are encouraged to contact their local police station or use online reporting services.