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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.
Blog: What is anti-social behaviour (ASB) and how are we tackling it?
18:30 19/08/2025In broad terms, ASB is any behaviour that causes harassment, alarm, distress, or nuisance to others.
Crimes and priorities
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Tackling Drug and Alcohol Use in Public and Open Spaces
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We will prioritise a proactive and highly visible policing approach to reduce drug use, street drinking, and associated anti‑social behaviour in parks, pathways, and other public areas. This includes targeted patrols, intelligence‑led interventions, and working closely with partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable individuals while improving the safety and confidence of local residents.
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Illegal Use of E‑Bikes and E‑Scooters
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We are committed to tackling the unlawful, reckless, and anti-social use of e‑bikes and e‑scooters, with a particular focus on nuisance riding, pavement use, modified or high‑powered vehicles, and involvement in criminality. Our approach will combine targeted enforcement, community intelligence, and engagement with young people and families to reduce harm and keep pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers safe.
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Anti-social Parking
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We will take firm and consistent action against dangerous, obstructive, and repeat-pattern illegal parking that impacts road safety, restricts access, and causes disruption to residents and businesses. Through joint enforcement operations, partnership with local authorities, and education where appropriate, we aim to restore safer, more accessible streets for all road users.