Calls for more action on crime in Glastonbury, despite crackdown
Shannon Anderson, who works at My Fine Deli, said there is a group of people in "an anti-social club"."They congregate in the middle of the High Street. There's alcohol constantly in use, dogs off leads, fights breaking out and it's just chaos," she added.PC James Higgins says they are working hard with partner agencies to address the issues in Glastonbury and the team carries out regular patrols in the area.He said: "We've set up a Crimestoppers zone in Glastonbury and we regularly meet with the outreach service to discuss homeless people and their needs."The Glastonbury policing team recently received the Angela Yeoman Award for the work it does and was commended for its efforts.Avon and Somerset Police figures suggest anti-social behaviour dropped in 2023 and remained low in 2024.
One shopper in Glastonbury says open drug dealing and fighting take place in the town, with problems along the High Street and Market Cross. They say the problem can be intimidating.Ian Roberts runs the Baker in a Beanie stall at the town's market every Tuesday. He says he has not experienced any problems.Mr Roberts said: "Different types of people live here and it just depends how you take them. If you're nice to people they're nice to you."
Sarah Dyke, MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has praised the Glastonbury policing team for its work. She said: "Their efforts to tackle crime through intervention, safeguarding and community engagement have made a tangible difference."
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