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Crime rose in Avon and Somerset due to better reporting and more patrols, police say.
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.
While violence with injury fell, overall violence against the person rose.
Homicides remained low.
Police attribute the rise partly to better reporting and improved recording, citing initiatives like Operation Bluestone and expanded patrols.
The force has added 24,000 patrol hours and secured £4.6 million to hire about 70 new officers.
Officials urge the public to report crimes.
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El crimen aumentó en Avon y Somerset debido a mejores reportes y más patrullas, dice la policía.