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Police

Contact Us:

Ilminster Police Station

9 Butts Road,

Blackdown,

Ilminster

TA19 0AY

Telephone No: 101


Call Your Local Police using 101

From 19 September 2011, 101 is the number to call when you want to contact your local police - when it's less urgent than 999


When Should I call 101?

To report less urgent crime or disorder and for general police enquiries.


For Example


  • if your car has been stolen;
  • if your property has been damaged;
  • when you suspect drug use or dealing;
  • to report a minor traffic collision;
  • to give the police information about crime in your; or
  • if you'd like to speak to your local police officer.

How does it work?

You can call 101 to contact your local police force. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information visit www.police.uk/101


What does it cost me to call?

Calls from landlines and mobile networks cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day or how long you are on the phone.


Can I call 101 if I'm deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, or if English is not my first lanuage?

Yes, if you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired you can textphone 18001 101. If you have diffculty speaking English, your local police can access interpreters who can translate your call.


Remember, in an emergency always call 999.

For example this is when you need an immediate response becuase a crime is in progress; someone suspected of a crime is nearby; when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.


How to make Enquiries and Report Crimes:

Ilminster enquiry office is open for appointments only


Your local neighbourhood policing team continue to operate from this police station. Book an appointment with one of the team at the police station or at your home or work by calling us on 101 or email the team via your beat page - go to www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/localpages and enter your postcode.


Please note: At an 'appointments only' Police Station you can book an appointment to:


  • speak to your local neighbourhood policing team
  • get advice on crime prevention
  • provide information or intelligence
  • report a crime or anti-social behaviour issue to your neighbourhood team

For general enquiries go to http://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact/general_enquiries/


To report a crime vist the Avon & Somerset Constabulary website .