Our exclusive story on motorists being targeted with nails in car tyres has drawn an amazing response from our readers.
Hundreds have read our story and many of you have e-mailed in or left comments on our story.
Many had similar feelings about the problem. Kostas said: “If it is not stopped soon, I expect the worse…”
Andy added: “I’d thought nothing of it until reading these comments. It cost 300 pounds to replace that tyre.”
Mark told us about a worrying experience: “We’ve had two tyres with screws put in on purpose. My wife was taking the children to school when she was stopped by another driver who noticed the flat tyre. We have also had our window shot at with an air rifle.”
And Mr Williams had a similar tale: “I live in the Bluebells and my tyre was done. Broke down next day with the kids in the car. New tyre was £200. Not happy.”
Now, we want to know how safe you feel in Bradley Stoke.
Avon and Somerset Police statistics claim the levels are low in comparison to other parts of South Gloucestershire.
But what’s your view? Use the vote tool below or leave a comment on this story.
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4 responses so far ↓
1 Wayner // May 7, 2009 at 11:54 pm
In my opinion Bradley Stoke remains one of the safest places in South Glous. I was brought up and lived in Kingswood for 38 years and if your looking for a place that has gone down hill, that is it. Having lived away up north for a couple of years, we chose BS over Stoke Gifford when we came back. I’m so glad we did as when I go to SG shops I have felt intimidated. Never have in BS.
2 Jon // May 8, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I think crime levels have increased over the past year, but I still feel quite safe in Bradley Stoke compared to other areas of Bristol and South Gloucestershire I’ve lived in.
3 The Bradley Stoke Journal » Police seek witnesses after car vandals put lives at risk // May 8, 2009 at 1:46 pm
[...] Recent comments published in the Bradley Stoke Examiner suggest that the problem could be more widespread, with incidents also being reported in The Bluebells. [...]
4 Craig // May 8, 2009 at 3:08 pm
The impression I get is that crime has increased in BS over recent years despite an increasing Police presence. I have wondered whether this is due to youths growing up in BS or part of a much larger issue (did anything similar happen in Yate?)
That said, I moved here from north Bristol where we were wedged between Lockleaze and Southmead… BS is great by comparison.
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