&w=140&h=140&scale=both)
&w=600&h=370&scale=both)
Officer recognised for bravery in helping a woman on fire at a shopping centre
06:05 24/08/2026A police officer who used his bare hands to help save a woman who had set herself on fire has been recognised for his bravery.
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Latest updates in your area
More news
&w=140&h=140&scale=both)
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.
&w=140&h=140&scale=both)
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.
&w=140&h=140&scale=both)
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.
Crimes and priorities
-
Priority:
Action taken:
-
Priority:
Antisocial behaviour and concerns over groups of youths.
Action taken:
Weekly pop up events showing increased visibility at all locations, particular emphasis over engagement. To continue over the upcoming weeks.
-
Priority:
Escooters and bikes
Action taken:
Highlight the successes we have had educating riders / prosecutions and seizures also. Operations to follow to locate and deal with riders causing the most harm to the community.