Break-ins, burglaries and drug offences among village crimes

Police received 113 calls from the public in Cheddar last month.

A total of 21 crimes were reported in Cheddar and its surroundingvillages with a litany of criminal activity including break-ins,burglaries and drugs offences.

The force updated Cheddar Parish Council at its monthly villagewith the crime statistics as well as giving a report on theiroperation in Cheddar Gorge.

A total of 13 vehicles were clocked for speeding in a majorclampdown on so-called "boy racers" in the gorge in November, withsix cars prevented from leaving due to irregularities with thevehicles.

The news of the police swoop was warmly welcomed by parishcouncillors who …