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Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
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 Mike Gassner is the Neighbourhood Police Officer covering Royal Wootton Bassett and the surrounding rural areas. He began his policing career with Thames Valley Police in 2010, serving on the Response Team before transferring to Wiltshire Police in 2017.
Mike continued his work on the Response Team in Swindon until July 2024, when he joined the newly created Allocations Team. This unit was responsible for triaging incoming incidents and allocating them to the appropriate departments for investigation—an approach that significantly reduced demand on frontline officers.
In October 2024, Mike took on his current role within the Neighbourhood Policing Team in Royal Wootton Bassett—a position he describes as the most rewarding of his career to date. He is particularly passionate about road safety and has enjoyed leading and participating in various operations focused on this area, often working in collaboration with partners such as Trading Standards and Immigration services to enhance community safety.
Crimes and priorities
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Whitehill Industrial Estate - Vehicle related ASB Issues
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Officers are working in partnership with RWB Town Council and concerned local residents to tackle the issues of anti-social behaviour caused by car meets.
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Speeding Concerns
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.