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Police given more time to question two men arrested following shooting in Swindon
18:52 22/06/2026Police have been granted more time to question two men in relation to a shooting in Gorse Hill, Swindon, on Friday night (19/06).
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Three more arrested following shooting in Swindon
13:23 21/06/2026Three people have been arrested following a shooting in Gorse Hill, Swindon, on Friday night (19/06) bringing the total arrested to eight.
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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.
Crimes and priorities
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Improving Visibility and Community Reassurance
Action taken:
We are significantly increasing our presence in the area to ensure the community feels safe and supported. This includes more targeted foot patrols, regular engagement events, and high visibility policing in key locations identified by local residents.
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Tackling Speeding and Dangerous Driving
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Speed enforcement remains a top priority. We are intensifying our efforts to address dangerous and inconsiderate driving, focusing on hotspot roads where speeding has been repeatedly reported. Our aim is to reduce risk, prevent collisions, and keep our roads safe for all.
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Addressing Anti-Social Behaviour & Drug-Related Activity
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We are taking firm action on persistent ASB and suspected drug activity. This includes proactive patrols, intelligence-led operations, and close partnership work with local agencies to disrupt criminal behaviour, safeguard vulnerable individuals, and restore peace within the community.