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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 Tom Newman has served with Wiltshire Police since 2018, bringing a wealth of experience from his time policing in Amesbury, Salisbury, and now Warminster. As the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) Officer for Warminster town and its surrounding villages and rural communities, Tom has developed a strong understanding of the unique challenges and needs across a diverse range of communities in the south of the county.
His role has given him valuable insight into the different types of crime affecting both urban and rural populations. As a trained Wildlife Crime Officer, Tom is passionate about protecting Wiltshire’s countryside and heritage, ensuring it remains safe and preserved for all who live in and enjoy the area.
Committed to community engagement and proactive problem-solving, PC Newman is a dedicated and approachable officer who works to ensure safety, trust, and resilience within the communities he serves.
Antisocial Behaviour (ASB)
Issued 03 July 2025
We continue to have incidents logged from our two areas of concern - The Westleigh and Cotton House Garden estates. The respective housing associations, Selwood Housing and Sanctuary Housing have taken the lead on certain issues, while we continue to work with the local community in dealing with other police related matters.
Actions from the NPT:
- Regular mobile and Hi-vis patrols, especially during times of concern.
- Monitor who is visiting the various area and submit intel.
- Liaise with local residence and Housing Associations.
Actioned 03 July 2025
Shoplifting concerns
Issued 03 July 2025
While there has been a reduction in the amount of logs created, compared to previous months, shoplifting remains a major concern. Via the Stopwatch Scheme managed by Warminster CCTV, businesses continue to communicate their concerns, with any ongoing incident encouraged to be formally reported.
Actions from the NPT:
- Regular mobile and hi-vis patrols, especially during times of concern.
- Positive / Proactive Action to be taken at any opportunity along with target hardening.
- Liaise with Warminster CCTV and local businesses.
Actioned 03 July 2025