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Wiltshire police is split into ten Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs). Each NPT is led by an inspector and made up of sergeants, PCs, PCSOs and is supported by additional officers from the wider area to help serve the community and help keep you safe.
Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.
Hare Coursing and Rural Related Crime
Issued 22 October 2024
Increase identified in reports of hare coursing in the rural areas around Marlborough. This time of year, after crops have been harvested, we often see an increase in reports of hare coursing and the associated damage to land. The concerns with crimes of this nature are that on occasions hare coursing activities are linked with rural burglaries and theft of plant and farm machinery.
Locally we are increasing patrols in our rural areas along with working alongside our dedicated Rural Crime Team.
Positive action to disrupt hare coursing in our rural areas and continue to build a visible presence in our communities.
Actioned 22 October 2024