We are appealing for witnesses after an elderly couple were targeted in a distraction burglary in Swindon. The married couple, who are both in their 80s, were approached by a man at their home in Castleview Road, Chiseldon, at around 5.20pm on 1 July 2019. He warned them he had seen rats on their roof… read more
What you need to know Action Fraud have received an increase in reports and intelligence where elderly victims are being targeted by individuals purporting to be police officers or traffic wardens. The victims are being approached whilst parked in a car park and are told by the suspect that they have parked illegally or broken… read more
Members of a County Lines gang which supplied drugs to dealers and users in Wiltshire have been jailed for a total of almost 57 years. The gang shipped crack cocaine and heroin to dealers in Swindon and Marlborough for supply to local addicts. Over the course of the conspiracy, the drugs line was contacted by… read more
Come along to the Wiltshire Neighbourhood Watch AGM on Saturday 13th July, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Bay Window Room at Wiltshre Police Headquarters, Devizes.
For information on the Police Community Safety Forum – 6th June 2019 take a look at their published report.
We have recently had a few incidents of fake bank notes being used across the county. Learn how to check if your banknotes are genuine or counterfeit here: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/counterfeit-banknotes/how-to-check-your-banknotes
Wiltshire Police is hiring! We are advertising a number of key staff roles this month, including Local Crime Investigators and Police Community Support Officers across the county. On Monday 24 June we are opening recruitment for Contact Centre Operators, who handle 999 and 101 calls at our 24/7 Crime & Communications Centre in Devizes. Our… read more
Courier Fraud, Bogus Police and Bank Officials Alert What you need to know Individuals have been receiving phone calls from people claiming to be a police officer or banking official The suspect will say either: There has been fraudulent activity at the victims’ bank and the staff at the bank are involved, the victim is… read more
We have received the following information and advice from Wiltshire Police. Dear residents, We know it is not always possible to think clearly when experiencing domestic abuse. However, the following advice can help if you are trying to escape the clutches of an abusive partner/family member: Planning ahead Make a plan for how you can… read more
We have received the following warning from ActionFraud, the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre, about fake emails purporting to be from TalkTalk: Watch out for these FAKE TalkTalk emails about a refund Action Fraud has received over 100 reports this week about fake emails purporting to be from TalkTalk. The emails state that… read more
Dear residents, We have some useful advice for you. If you should ever find yourself in an emergency and you need our help, but the situation you are in means you are unable to ask for the police – always remember the number 55. This is how it works: Dial 999 Listen to the instructions… read more
Dear residents, I wanted to write to you about domestic abuse. Fortunately, I have never been a victim of domestic abuse, but I know all too well just how devastating it can be for victims. During my time as Police and Crime Commissioner, I have met many people who have escaped abusive relationships and I… read more
Wiltshire Police has again been graded as ‘good’ in all three key areas in an annual report. The annual inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) looks into police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL). It considers whether forces keep people safe and reduce crime (how effective a force is),… read more
The latest Neighbourhood Watch Network e-newsletter is now available. In this issue we hear about the three new online toolkits the Network has produced for members and coordinators covering social media, burglary prevention and managing a scheme. We also hear feedback to Fundraising and Social Media workshops, advice on how to achieve a great working… read more
Wiltshire Police are receiving lots of calls from people who have received letters from someone purporting to be from HMRC with a demand for money. A phone number is provided to call, which will connect to Wiltshire Police so appears genuine. This is a scam, and people receiving these letters should be aware that Wiltshire… read more
Wiltshire has seen a drop of 3 per cent in the number of overall recorded crimes in the county, according to crime statistics out today (25/04). Between January 2018 and December 2018, Wiltshire Police recorded 42,483 crimes overall – a decrease compared to the previous 12 months. Burglaries and vehicle crime dropped by 25 per… read more
We’re appealing for information following a fail to stop incident in Wanborough. Shortly after 11.30am on Sunday 21 April, a 54-year-old man was cycling along Foxhill on a straight stretch of road in the direction of Baydon, when he was struck from behind by a vehicle. The impact of the strike punctured his rear tyre… read more
Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson has decided not to stand for re-election to the post of PCC in 2020. The position of an elective PCC was created to replace Police Authorities in 2012. Angus, who served as a magistrate member on the local Police Authority for seven years prior to… read more
Amended version – the link in the article should now work. The importance of local policing is being highlighted as part of an awareness-raising campaign launched by Wiltshire Police. On the Beat is a month-long campaign which will run throughout April and will primarily be focused on social media. It aims to educate and inform… read more
Fraudsters send fake Virgin Media emails threatening “automatic disconnection” Action Fraud has received over 100 reports about fake emails that purport to be from Virgin Media. The emails threaten the recipient with “automatic disconnection” due to “invalid billing information”. The links in the emails lead to genuine-looking phishing websites that are designed to steal your… read more