TACKLING yob behaviour, reducing burglaries and educating people on domestic and sexual violence are just some of the priorities earmarked by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

PCC Sue Mountstevens and District Commander, Chief Superintendent Daimon Tilley, say they hope a new police Crime Plan for West Somerset reflects people's concerns and priorities for tackling crime.

In the report PCC Mountstevens says she aims to: reduce the impact anti-social behaviour (ASB) has in the community by supporting multi-agency approaches; prevent and reduce burglary and fear of burglary; tackle domestic and sexual violence and ensure victims are at the heart of the criminal justice system.

The police will be working with Sedgemoor District Council and other organisations to tackle ASB in Manor Gardens, in Burnham and Cranleigh Gardens and the Docks in Bridgwater.

Schemes will be rolled out to raise awareness of rape and sexual domestic abuse and to help reduce the harm and violence in the night time economy. This includes Street Pastor schemes and Trading Standards test purchasing operations in Bridgwater.

To tackle burglary, the police will step up the Integrated Officer Management Team to help prolific offenders stop and lock them up if they continue, as well as expanding voluntary groups such as Neighbourhood Watch.

Opportunities for victims to report crime will be widened by supporting third-party schemes and training staff to provide high quality care.

Other priorities were identified as: early intervention and prevention of crime and anti-social behaviour, better co-ordinating and integrating local services, building strong relationships between communities and crime and improving road safety.

The report also identified a police challenge as increased policing as a result of 6,500 workers coming for Hinkley Point.

The report is not set in stone and will change as new priorities emerge.

To read the full plan visit http://www.avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk/Your-PCC/Police-and-Crime-Plan.aspx