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flag Crime rose in Avon and Somerset due to better reporting and more patrols, police say.

flag Avon and Somerset saw an 8% rise in recorded crimes from June 2024 to June 2025, with theft, drug offences, stalking, harassment, and sexual offences increasing significantly. flag While violence with injury fell, overall violence against the person rose. flag Homicides remained low. flag Police attribute the rise partly to better reporting and improved recording, citing initiatives like Operation Bluestone and expanded patrols. flag The force has added 24,000 patrol hours and secured £4.6 million to hire about 70 new officers. flag Officials urge the public to report crimes.

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