Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Inspector Lou Oakley is the current Neighbourhood Inspector for Warminster, overseeing the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team which covers the areas of Warminster, Westbury, Mere and Tisbury. She has been in post for over 15 months and brings 19 years of policing experience to the role.
Lou began her career with Wiltshire Police in 2006 as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and has since worked across a range of departments including response policing, neighbourhood policing, and the Public Support Unit (PSU), where she was trained to an advanced tactical level in public order and riot control.
Her passion lies in frontline policing and she is committed to identifying and addressing the root causes of criminality. Lou believes this approach plays a key role in building trust and confidence within local communities.
Recognising that policing is most effective when delivered in partnership, she works closely with other agencies to pursue long-term problem-solving strategies. Under her leadership, the team’s current priorities – based on community feedback, crime data and demand - include youth-related anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and rural crime
Sergeant Lyndsey Smith began her policing career in 2004 after leaving the Armed Forces. Throughout her career, she has remained on the front line, working operationally across the south of the county, including roles in Marlborough, Tidworth, Salisbury, and Amesbury.
Promoted towards the end of 2023, Lyndsey joined the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team in January 2025. New to the role but bringing extensive experience, she is focused on strengthening partnerships and enhancing community engagement, with a particular emphasis on tackling anti-social behaviour and retail crime.
PC Tiley is the latest addition to the Warminster NPT, covering the areas of Mere and Tisbury.
PCSO Alice Moore is part of the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) covering the rural areas of Westbury and Mere.
She is an asset to building strong relationships with residents in her local area.
PCSO Stewart Hunt is a Police Community Support Officer serving the rural communities of Mere and Tisbury as part of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Stewart is a familiar and trusted presence across the villages he covers, working hard to build strong relationships with residents, community groups and local partners.
With a focus on visibility, reassurance, and early intervention, Stewart supports efforts to tackle issues such as rural crime, anti-social behaviour, and vulnerability.
He regularly attends local events, visits schools and community hubs and is proactive in addressing the concerns that matter most to the people of Mere and Tisbury.
Crimes and priorities
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Rural crime (farms / hare coursing / non-dwelling burglaries)
Action taken:
Rural crime is a significant concern across the Mere area, including offences affecting farms, hare coursing, and non-dwelling burglaries such as theft from outbuildings and rural businesses.
We are increasing patrols, acting on intelligence, and working closely with rural communities and partner agencies to disrupt offenders and protect vulnerable rural locations.
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Retail Crime
Action taken:
We’re supporting retailers in Mere to tackle theft and related anti-social behaviour. This includes regular patrols, advising on prevention measures, and ensuring crimes are reported so patterns and repeat offenders can be identified.
Business owners and staff are encouraged to report incidents and submit any available CCTV or evidence.
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Road Safety
Action taken:
Road safety remains a priority across our rural road network, where speed, visibility and driver behaviour can increase risk.
We will continue targeted patrols and speed enforcement in areas of concern and work with partners to improve safety. Everyone has a role to play, taking care on rural roads helps protect drivers, cyclists, walkers and residents.