Wiltshire Police has a new Fraud Protect Officer – dedicated to protecting people living in the county from the increasing threat of fraud. PC Rachel Davies has been working in the Force as a police officer for the past 20 years and has just taken on the new role aimed at cutting this crime, which… read more
The August 2021 edition of “Our News”, the e-newsletter for all Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales, is now available. In this month’s edition: We introduce our new KNOWLEDGE HUB, a new resource for our volunteers to use, chat with each other, share ideas and have access to specific information designed for their role…. read more
From today, most COVID restrictions have lifted meaning we can all start to enjoy more freedoms than we have been afforded since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. For many, this is something to celebrate. For us, this means we are likely to see a spike in our demand and increases in calls… read more
We have been made aware of a Covid Vaccine Passport scam email going around that purports to be from the NHS and informs recipients that they can apply for their “Digital Coronavirus Passports” Clicking on the link within the email, takes you to a convincing but fake NHS website that asks for personal and payment… read more
Leaders Unlocked are currently recruiting young people to join the Wiltshire & Swindon Youth Commission on Police and Crime – an exciting initiative in partnership with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The Youth Commission enables young people to support, challenge and influence decisions about policing and crime in Wiltshire & Swindon. The… read more
Last year saw a decrease of 16.5% in overall crimes reported to Wiltshire Police as a result of Covid restrictions and lockdowns. The Office of National Statistics has today (13/05) released the figures for the 12 months leading up to December 2020, which shows the Force had the lowest crime rate in the country last… read more
A new Dog Watch scheme has been set up by Wiltshire Police to help reassure owners around the safety of their pets. Over the past few months there has been a rising perception and concern that more dog thefts and attempted dog thefts are taking place across the country. This has primarily been driven by… read more
We are appealing to dog owners to be responsible when out enjoying the countryside and to keep all dogs on a lead when around any livestock. As lockdown begins to ease and people start to go out and about again there is an increasing danger that dogs off the lead will worry sheep and other… read more
We would like to speak to the male pictured in this link, following a series of incidents in Chiseldon between midnight and 6am on Saturday 6 March where an unknown offender was caught on CCTV walking around the village trying car door handles. Where vehicles had been left unlocked, he entered and searched them for… read more
Please follow the link to view or download the January 2021 Neighbourhood Watch national newsletter. January 2021 Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter This month we launch the Neighbourhood Watch Crime and Community Survey 2020 findings, recruit for a new Volunteer Development Manager, share crime prevention advice and look at the new community projects we are running. As… read more
As of 7 January 2021, Action Fraud had received 57 reports from members of the public who have been sent text messages claiming to be from the NHS, offering them the opportunity to sign up for coronavirus vaccinations. The texts ask the recipient to click on a link which takes them to an online form… read more
Scam warning: Fake DPD emails and texts. Action Fraud has seen a surge in reports relating to fake emails and texts purporting to be from DPD. The messages claim that DPD was “unable to deliver your parcel today” and provide instructions on how the recipient can arrange another delivery. The links in the emails and… read more
Wiltshire and Swindon’s Police and Crime Commissioner is asking all residents for feedback on the proposed policing precept for 2020/21. Today (5 January), PCC Angus Macpherson has launched a survey to collect feedback on policing: what is being done well and where improvements could be made, as well as a proposed increase in the policing element… read more
It’s ok to talk about domestic abuse. If you’re the victim of domestic abuse or you’re worried about someone get in touch. Call Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service (24 hour number) 01793 610610 In an emergency call 999 16 days of action posters
Action Fraud is warning people selling items online to be on the lookout for criminals sending fake PayPal emails. Between January 2020 and September 2020, 21,349 crime reports were made to Action Fraud about fake PayPal emails. Victims reported losing a total of £7,891,077.44 during this time. Those targeted included people selling jewellery, furniture and… read more
We are delighted to announce that the August 2020 OurNews is now available to view and download from our website.( https://bit.ly/3fzCWCQ ) This month’s theme is Crime Prevention and we have highlighted our launch of our new “Safety In Neighbours” campaign, which launched at the tail end of July. This has been a great campaign and… read more
Have you bought anything online recently?… Almost 34% of all retail sales during May 2020 were carried out online, and new research suggests that only 16% of UK consumers intend to return to their old shopping habits post-lockdown. Online shopping fraud during lockdown Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime,… read more
We are alerting people to a keyless entry car theft in the North Swindon area today (17/07). A high value vehicle was stolen from a driveway of an address in Blunsdon St Andrew in the early hours of this morning. In cases like these, thieves manage to get in to and drive the vehicle off… read more
Wiltshire Police enquiry offices at Trowbridge, Gablecross and Bourne Hill will reopen today (15 July 2020). The decision has been made following the latest Government advice and measures being put in place to protect both the public and our officers and staff. The opening times for each enquiry office will be as follows: Trowbridge – Monday… read more
We are advising van owners to be vigilant following a spate of vehicle break-ins across Wiltshire over the past month. We have received numerous reports of work vans being broken into and tools stolen, stretching across the county from the Trowbridge and Melksham areas, down to Salisbury. PC Jay Greenland said: “We are seeing a… read more