Cricklade and Purton

Detective Inspector Scott Anger is the Area Inspector responsible for the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Neighbourhood Policing Team, which also covers Malmesbury, Purton, Ashton Keynes and Minety.

With over 22 years of policing experience, Detective Inspector Anger has spent the majority of his career within CID, managing serious and complex crime investigations. In 2022, he transitioned back to uniform policing as a Force Duty Inspector to broaden his operational leadership experience - overseeing critical incidents and the deployment of response teams across the county.

In the summer of 2024, he assumed leadership of the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Neighbourhood Policing Team, seeking a fresh and rewarding challenge in community-focused policing. He brings with him a wealth of investigative expertise and a strong commitment to driving continued improvement in local policing performance.

His priority is ensuring that communities across the area remain safe, well-supported, and confident in their local police service.

Sergeant Kate Isaac covers the Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Policing Team, which also includes overseeing the Malmesbury and Cricklade areas.

With 20 years of policing experience, Kate has served in Royal Wootton Bassett since 2018 and took on the role of Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant in 2020. She is passionate about her work and enjoys the diverse challenges and opportunities that come with policing such a varied area.

Kate is committed to supporting her team and working closely with the local community to address concerns, build relationships, and help keep the area a safe place to live and work.

PC Beth Butwell is a Neighbourhood Police Officer with the Royal Wootton Bassett Neighbourhood Policing Team, having joined the team in August 2023. She brings a strong foundation in policing, with a background that spans education, frontline response and specialist roles.

Beth began her journey into policing by studying Public Services at Stroud College, followed by a degree in Police Science at the University of Glamorgan. While in college, she joined the Special Constabulary with Gloucestershire Police in 2009, where she volunteered for five years.

In 2014, Beth joined Wiltshire Police as a Police Community Support Officer in Swindon. Two years later, she became a regular Police Constable and served on response teams across Devizes, Marlborough and Royal Wootton Bassett, gaining valuable operational experience.

Beth is Taser trained, a qualified Wildlife Crime Officer, and has previously worked as an assessor, supporting the development of new officers. She is passionate about community engagement and committed to delivering a visible and effective policing presence across the areas she serves.

PCSO Monique Beasley has proudly served as a Police Community Support Officer with Wiltshire Police for over six years. She covers Cricklade, Purton and the surrounding rural communities as part of the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Monique is passionate about neighbourhood policing and enjoys the variety the role brings, from engaging with local residents and schools to working alongside partner agencies. She is a familiar and approachable presence in her community and is dedicated to helping people feel safe and supported in the area she serves.