Braunton Police

01/09/2026

What has been happening in your area?

During the month of August 2026, officers in the Braunton area responded to 114 logs.

This number does not include the incidents where Braunton Officers have been needed to assist in neighbouring areas.

This number is up 8.6% from the same period in 2025, which equates to 9 more reports.
These 114 logs include, but not limited to:

13 Concern for Welfare
9 Domestic related
4 Missing Persons
7 Reports of Violence
2 Animal/Wildlife Reports
2 Criminal Damage
8 ASB
16 Highway disruptions/Road Offences (Not including speeding or RTC)
7 RTC
1 Sudden Death

A large proportion of police incidents are not crime related. Of those which were, some investigations can be progressed through out of court disposals such as Community Resolution, Individuals being reported, or by voluntary interview.

As well as responding to the 114 logs, officers also worked on file building for court, taking witness and victim statements, foot, and vehicle patrols, booking in evidence, surveillance, executing warrants, attending court, attending training courses and inputting intelligence onto the system.

30/08/2026

🛡️ Don't Get Caught Out Online: Stop, Challenge, Protect
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, but staying safe online doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're checking emails, scrolling social media, or answering a text message, remember these three simple steps:
🛑 STOP
Received an unexpected request for money, personal information, or bank details? Take a moment to pause and think. Criminals often create urgency to pressure people into acting quickly.
🤔 CHALLENGE
Could it be fake? Never click on links in unexpected messages. If someone claims to be from your bank, the police, or another organisation, verify their identity using trusted contact details you've found yourself.
🔒 PROTECT
If something doesn't feel right, stop the conversation immediately. If you've shared personal or financial information, contact your bank straight away and report it.
5 Quick Rules to Follow
📱 The "Out of the Blue" Rule - Treat unexpected messages asking for money or information as suspicious until proven otherwise.
🔑 Keep Security Details Private - Banks, technology companies and the police should never ask you to disclose your full PIN or password.
🏦 There Is No Such Thing as a "Safe Account" - Criminals often tell victims to move money to a "safe account". Genuine organisations will not ask you to do this.
🔗 Verify Directly - Do not use phone numbers, email addresses or links provided in a suspicious message. Use official websites or trusted apps instead.
🔐 Turn On Two-Step Verification (2SV) - Add an extra layer of protection to your important accounts, especially your email account.
📧 Report suspicious emails: [email protected]
📱 Forward suspicious texts free of charge to 7726 (SPAM)
🚨 If you've been a victim of fraud: 📞 Contact your bank via 159
📞 Report fraud on 0300 123 2040
👥 Please share this post with family, friends and colleagues to help keep Devon & Cornwall safe online.
PCSO 30204

27/08/2026

Bank Holiday! | Have a safe TRIP

Whether you’re leaving the south west or coming to visit, have a safe and enjoyable summer holiday road trip.

Follow the T.R.I.P. checks every driver needs to perform to keep themselves, their passengers and other road users safe.

TOP UP your fuel or battery, oil and screen wash
REST with planned stops of at least 15 minutes every two hours
INSPECT tyre pressure, tread depth and for cracks or tears before setting out
PREPARE for all weather conditions…it may be very hot, or we may have rain and thunderstorms

We’ll add that SPEED limits are there for your safety, they are not a target. Drive within the limit and to prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions. So, TRIPS: as easy to remember as TRIP.

🚗 Have a great bank holiday! 😎

(More on road safety in the comments 👇 )

22/08/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/Xg1Z0

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

15/08/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/JVSOg

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.

12/08/2026

E-scooters and E-Bikes | The cans and cant's, the dos and don’ts

We understand there’s some confusion out there, such as different rules for rental e-scooters so all is explained in this video. Please watch it before you consider buying an e-scooter, e-bike or e-motorcycle.
PCSO 30204

Click and watch👇

Electrical scooters (also known as e-scooters) come under the category of 'powered transporters'. This covers a range of personal transport devices that are powered by a motor. E-scooters and unregistered e-motorbikes are classed as motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Act 1988. This means the rule...

11/08/2026

As lovely as it is, we are in the middle of yet another heatwave this year, we notice while out on patrol that all our beauty spots and fields are still tinder dry. With no rain forecast for a while we remind everyone of the advice given by our Fire Service colleagues to help prevent wildfires which are spreading across parts of our country and abroad.
Don't use disposable barbecues, maybe have a picnic instead.
Take all litter home especially glass bottles.
Make sure ci******es are fully extinguished and disposed of sensibly.
Call 999 immediately if you spot a wildfire
It takes just one small spark to start a fire that can spread rapidly, putting people, homes and wildlife at risk. All our emergency services are stretched at this time of year so the more we can do to help prevent incidents from happening the better.
PCSO 30204

10/08/2026

Braunton's Community Speed Watch (CSW) team carried out a 90-minute monitoring session on Wrafton Road, outside Braunton Academy, on Thursday afternoon and recorded encouraging results.
During the session, volunteers monitored 287 vehicles, with not a single driver exceeding the speed threshold required for recording. The highest speed observed was 34mph, while very few vehicles were travelling at or above 30mph.
The results suggest a noticeable improvement in driver behaviour, particularly following recent discussions surrounding the installation of average speed cameras on the A361. While the cameras are located on the main route through the area, the latest figures indicate they may be having a positive influence on vehicle speeds within Braunton itself.
Community Speed Watch volunteers continue to play an important role in promoting road safety and gathering data across the village. Although enforcement cameras are now in place on the A361, the CSW team will maintain its focus on monitoring busier side roads in and around Braunton to help ensure safe driving standards are upheld throughout the community.
These latest results are a welcome sign that motorists are responding positively to measures designed to improve safety for all road users.
PCSO 30204

10/08/2026

Eclipse! | Keep yourself and everyone else safe

😎 Sound advice about watching the eclipse on Wednesday from David Jones, Consultant Ophthalmologist with the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. Click on the link.

🚗 If you are traveling to a vantage point to watch, please park safely and responsibly in official car parks and marked areas, don’t cause an obstacle by parking on verges, kerbs or pavements. Emergency vehicles need access everywhere at all times 🚑

🔥 Avoid the use of barbecues and be careful with disposing of ci******es, especially in countryside locations – it’s tinder dry out there. Please take your litter home with you.

☀️ Enjoy this rare and stunning event safely and responsibly.

08/08/2026

Enjoying the summer sun? Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything that doesn’t feel right to security or report online in confidence at https://orlo.uk/dGlil

In an emergency call 999.

Remember, action counters terrorism.

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts—report it to Counter Terrorism Policing. Share concerns in confidence and help keep the public safe.