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
The July ‘Our News’ newsletter is here Click here to read it The time has come once again to grab that cup of tea, put your feet up and enjoy our newsletter. This month we reflect on perception of crime in lockdown and the successes of Neighbourhood Watch Week. As well as looking at what… read more
Are you funding modern slavery? That’s the question you’re being asked by Wiltshire Police as lockdown restrictions continue to be lifted. Those who work in car washes, nail bars and domestic cleaning are known to be at greater risk of modern slavery and exploitation. Detective Inspector Phil Walker said: “Whilst people try to save money… read more
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the public and frontline community policing in his final term. Earlier this year, Angus Macpherson announced he would be staying on as Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon following the Government’s decision to postpone PCC elections until… read more
Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch Association Neighbourhood Watch Week 7-13th June 2020 We have seen a surge in neighbourliness as people look out for the vulnerable and talk to their neighbours more than ever – a silver lining to the cloud COVID-19 has cast over our daily lives. In recognition of such a magnificent response, the theme of… read more
The June Neighbourhood Watch Enewsletter is now available via the link below. Neighbourhood Watch
Public Q and A Launched on Wiltshire Police Website In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic A public Q&A has launched on the Wiltshire Police website today in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson will be answering questions from members of the public through the website. Questions… read more
Wiltshire Police will be targeting speeding drivers as part of a two-week national enforcement campaign starting on Monday. Officers will be speaking with drivers during the campaign; aiming to highlight the dangers of speeding and informing drivers of the risks and consequences that driving above the limit can have through education and enforcement. The National… read more
Wiltshire Police the Only Force In England To Increase PCSO Numbers In Past 10 Years Since 2010, Wiltshire Police has been the only police Force in England to increase the number of Police Community Support Officers in Community Policing Teams. This bucks a national trend where every other Force in the country has reduced the… read more
Neighbourhood Watch’s May 2020 eNewsletter is now published. View or download the newsletter.
Scams over the phone are nothing new, but, in the current climate, they are being adapted. Criminals are exploiting the need to keep ourselves safe and take protective measures during the COVID19 pandemic so are reinventing their scams to use Coronavirus as a hook. Any unsolicited phones calls should be treated with extreme caution, and… read more
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, Wiltshire Police and partners are backing a government campaign supporting victims of domestic abuse. The “you are not alone” campaign aims to let anyone who may be at home with a violent or abusive partner during the lockdown know that help is still at hand… read more
Six crimes linked to the Coronavirus pandemic were recorded by Wiltshire Police last week. Between April 13-19, the Force: • Recorded 58 incidents linked to COVID19 • Recorded 6 crimes linked to COVID19 • Issued 47 Fixed Penalty Notices • Made 4 arrests linked to breaches in the COVID19 national guidelines Assistant Chief Constable Mark… read more
A letter from Superintendent Ben Mant Dear Parents & Guardians, The last few weeks have seen changes to the way we live our lives. Every one of us is being asked to stay at home and only go out when necessary – from the elderly to the young. As a result, more children and young… read more
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic via phishing emails, websites and text messages to scam members of the public out of large sums of money and sensitive information during these uncertain times across the nation. Together with other law enforcement, Government and private sector partners, we are supporting a national campaign to… read more
You can now sign up to the www.wiltsmessaging.co.uk/ service, which has the following features: FREE messages and alerts from your local Community Policing Team about policing and crime matters in your area. FREE messages from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service relevant to your local area. You can receive free messages by email, text or… read more
Yesterday the Home Office announced that the charge for calling the police non-emergency number is to be scrapped from today. The Home Office will spend £7 million a year to meet the connection costs. At present, the telephony provider charges 101 callers a 15p connection fee. Angus Macpherson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and… read more
As part of its service to the community, Chiseldon Parish Council publishes information about a wide range of organisations, groups and enterprises. In doing so, we may link to third-party websites. However, this does not imply the Council’s endorsement. Readers should always verify the validity and legitimacy of an organisation, group or enterprise before taking… read more
Please find attached an open letter to the communities of Wiltshire and Swindon from Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson. https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/media/4819/Open-Letter-260320/pdf/Open_Letter.docx.pdf?m=637208212523000000
All Wiltshire Police enquiry offices have been temporarily closed in a move to protect both the public and our officers and staff. The decision has been made following the latest Government advice on social distancing and staying at home as part of the ongoing fight against coronavirus. However, we want people to be reassured that… read more