More than 70,000 people are now on the Glastonbury site as the festival gets underway.

Crime has remained low so far at Glastonbury 2008.

There have been 25 reported offences, excluding drugs.

This includes 20 incidents of tent theft.

There have been 25 reported drugs offences.

Police have carried out 22 arrests, again the majority for drugs offences, compared to 32 arrests this time last year.

In comparison to the last festival in 2007, there has been a slight increase in reported crime. This is primarily in theft from tents.

Supt Adrian Coombs, head of planning for the festival, said: "Overall, we are happy with the way the people have come onto the site.

"There have been relatively few reported offences, but I would still remind people not to bring valuables onto the site and ensure their cars are left secure.

"If you have brought valuables don't leave them in your tent during the day and keep them close to you at night, rather than leaving them loose at the foot of the tent."

Around 100,000 are expected to make their way to site today.

Motorists are asked to be patient and allow plenty of time for their journey.