Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
Inspector 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 Lukasz Kolasinski is a dedicated and community-focused officer serving Warminster, Tisbury and the surrounding villages and rural areas. He is committed to maintaining a visible and approachable presence, ensuring local residents feel supported and listened to.
A core aspect of PCSO Kolasinski’s work centres on youth engagement. He works closely with local Youth Service Officers to support young people who are beginning to come to police attention. Through early intervention and trust-building, he aims to steer young individuals toward more positive futures and help reduce antisocial behaviour in the area.
Beyond youth work, PCSO Kolasinski is also active in tackling rural crime. He collaborates with landowners, farmers, and rural residents to protect the countryside and address local concerns. Passionate about making a lasting difference, he takes pride in strengthening community ties and supporting both the town and its rural communities.
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 Tisbury 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
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We’re supporting retailers in Tisbury 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
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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.