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120 drivers arrested for drink or drug driving offences in Wiltshire during December
12:00 13/01/2026A total of 120 people were arrested for drink or drug driving offences in Wiltshire during December, a 35% increase on December 2024.
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Project Vigilant – the proactive policing tactic tackling violence against women and girls in Wiltshire
10:20 11/12/2025Wiltshire Police continues to carry out regular Project Vigilant deployments, which consist of intelligence-led patrols of hotspot locations to identify potential sexual predators and prevent sexual violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the county.
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Wiltshire Police continue efforts to address business crime across the county during a week of increased activity
16:00 18/11/2025Local policing teams across Wiltshire carried out over 100 additional public engagements during Safer Business Action (SaBA) week, which took place from last Monday, 10 November, to Sunday 16 November.
Public reminded to remain alert following a week of activity to tackle organised vehicle crime
15:00 29/10/2025Officers increased patrols of Wiltshire’s major road networks to disrupt and intercept criminal activity, as part of a national week of action targeting organised vehicle crime.
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Safer Streets Summer launches in Wiltshire and Swindon
15:00 03/07/2025Communities across Wiltshire and Swindon will benefit from a focused initiative aimed at enhancing safety and reducing crime in town centres across the county during the busier summer months.
Crimes and priorities
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Road Safety
Action taken:
High Visibility Patrols: Officers will increase their presence on rural roads, conducting regular high visibility patrols to deter speeding and promote safe driving behavior.
Targeted Enforcement: We will carry out focused speed enforcement operations at identified hotspots, using speed detection technology to apprehend offenders and reduce dangerous driving.
Community Partnership: Collaboration with local councillors ensures we address concerns promptly and effectively, helping to shape ongoing policing efforts.
Community Speed Watch: We will continue to work closely with Community Speed Watch groups, empowering local residents to assist in monitoring speeds and raising awareness within their communities. -
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Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
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Officers will conduct high-visibility foot patrol in and around the Malmesbury Town centre taking robust action against any anti-social behaviour or other criminal offences that are identified.
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Dwelling and Non-Dwelling Burglaries
Action taken:
Burglary prevention remains a key priority across the area. We are committed to reducing offences, increasing patrol visibility, and supporting residents in keeping their homes, farms, and businesses secure.
Our focus includes:
Targeted high visibility patrols in areas affected by recent reports.
Rural crime prevention advice, including security assessments for isolated properties, farms, and outbuildings.
Proactive investigations to identify offenders travelling into our area and disrupt organised criminal groups targeting rural properties.
We encourage residents to report anything unusual at the earliest opportunity and to make use of crime prevention measures such as good-quality locks, lighting, CCTV, and secure storage for tools and machinery.