Wells' parking areas, High Street and nightlife venues saw the most crime in August, with dozens of offences reported across the city's busiest streets.

A total of 11 incidents were logged in the Market Place, while the High Street saw 7 reports — including suspected shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and assaults. Priory Road clocked eight crimes, mostly involving violence and public disorder.

City centre taking the hit

Other areas with five or more incidents included:

• Priest Row – 6
• Tucker Street – 5
• Wheeler Grove – 5

Figures from Avon and Somerset Police show violence and sexual offences made up nearly half of all reported crime in Wells last month.

What type of crime hit where

• High Street: Anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, violence, criminal damage
• Parking areas: Violence, disorder, arson, anti-social behaviour
• Nightclub area: Violence, anti-social behaviour, public order
• Priest Row: Violence, anti-social behaviour, theft
• Tucker Street: Public order, violence
• Shopping area: Shoplifting, public disorder, assaults
• Bus station: Bike theft, arson, disorder
• Petrol station: Criminal damage, vehicle crime
• Town Hall: Anti-social behaviour

Police: "We're watching key hotspots"

A police spokesperson said: "We use real-time data to monitor hotspot locations and direct patrols accordingly. Public reports help us take action."

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