“It’s something I’ll never forget and will affect my whole outlook on life. I’m a lot more cautious about answering the door, and when it’s dark I won’t answer it at all.” “For several nights after the incident I couldn’t sleep. I was worried that the male would return to the house and try to… read more
Swindon’s Community Policing Shop opened officially this morning (19/07) in the town centre. Swindon Community Policing Team South have been donated a retail space in the The Brunel shopping centre for the shop, which was first introduced back in November and was such a huge success they decided to set up another, this time for… read more
Minutes of the Community Safety Forum meeting held on Thursday 4th July 2019 at 6.30pm at Hooper’s Field Sports Pavilion Present: Sgt Dave Tippetts, Cllr Derek Benfield, Cllr Lorraine Sandle, Cllr Val Curtis (Covingham PC), Cllr Gordon Wilson (Liddington PC), Cllr Paul Sunners (Chiseldon PC), Cllr Bob Biggs (Wanborough PC), Cllr Val Brodin (Bishopstone and… read more
Dear residents, We’re approaching the school summer holidays which is often the busiest time for police forces. To try and reduce the demands on our extremely busy community policing teams and call operators, we are asking you to help prevent crime, and save our time, by taking some simple steps to keep your home secure… read more
Wiltshire NHW is having its 2019 AGM on Saturday 13th July at Wiltshire Police Headquarters in Devizes between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm. That will allow everyone time to get home for Wimbledon and other afternoon activities! The Chair, Mike Davidson, will be reporting on our progress over the last year on our mission to… read more
Good morning, As Wiltshire Police seeks to enhance online services to the public we are pleased to introduce a new way of reporting crime through the Force website. If you or somebody you know has been a victim of crime, or you witnessed a crime, in Wiltshire or Swindon you can now report it to… read more
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