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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 70292 Lloyd is the Neighbourhood Police Officer for Malmesbury, Ashton Keynes, Brinkworth, Luckington, and the surrounding areas. He joined the team in November 2024, having previously spent two and a half years on the response team covering Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett.
PC Lloyd is particularly focused on reducing road traffic collisions and drink-driving incidents within the community. He is committed to taking proactive steps to tackle speeding and make local roads safer for everyone.
PCSO 6236 Juliet Evans has been serving with Wiltshire Police since 2009. After a brief posting in Swindon and several years in Highworth, she moved to the Royal Wootton Bassett station, where she took on responsibility for the Malmesbury rural area.
Juliet’s current patch includes the town of Malmesbury, 18 Parish Councils, one Town Council, 12 schools, and more than 40 villages and hamlets, making it one of the most geographically diverse beats in the area.
Her policing focus lies in rural and wildlife crime, where she works closely with local communities, landowners, and partner agencies to address issues that affect the countryside. Juliet is committed to building trust and visibility in the rural areas she serves, ensuring that even the most remote communities feel supported and heard.
Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2025
Crime for last year
Month | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|
May 2024 | 38 | 12.2% |
Jun 2024 | 23 | 7.4% |
Jul 2024 | 36 | 11.6% |
Aug 2024 | 40 | 12.9% |
Sep 2024 | 16 | 5.1% |
Oct 2024 | 27 | 8.7% |
Nov 2024 | 31 | 10% |
Dec 2024 | 22 | 7.1% |
Jan 2025 | 30 | 9.6% |
Feb 2025 | 9 | 2.9% |
Mar 2025 | 23 | 7.4% |
Apr 2025 | 16 | 5.1% |