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 Hamel has served with Wiltshire Police for the past 10 years, beginning his career as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) before becoming a Police Constable. He spent two years in the PCSO role and has since dedicated eight years as a warranted officer.
Throughout his service, PC Hamel has gained broad operational experience, working across Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) and in Response roles. He has served in a variety of areas including Salisbury, Trowbridge, Devizes, Warminster, and Westbury - building a deep understanding of the communities and challenges across the county.
PC Rebecca Walsh (70948) is a Police Constable serving the Westbury area as part of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Rebecca is dedicated to tackling the issues that matter most to the community, including anti-social behaviour, drug-related crime and road safety.
Rebecca brings professionalism, empathy, and determination to her role and plays a key part in keeping Westbury a safe and resilient community.
PCSO Roland Revers has served with Wiltshire Police since 2018 and has been a dedicated member of the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team throughout his career. He currently covers Westbury Town, having previously worked in Warminster Town.
Roland has played an active role in various initiatives, working closely with different departments across the Force on issues including youth engagement, crime reduction, and staff welfare. His collaborative approach extends to a wide range of external partners, including housing authorities, schools, local councils, military organisations, and faith groups, all with the aim of enhancing community wellbeing.
With a strong passion for neighbourhood policing, PCSO Revers remains deeply committed to supporting and improving the lives of the residents he serves.
Crimes and priorities
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Retail Crime
Action taken:
We’re committed to reducing retail crime in Westbury by supporting local businesses and targeting repeat offenders who cause harm to staff and the wider community. This includes patrols in key locations, working with stores to strengthen reporting and evidence gathering, and taking action where offences are identified.
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Priority:
Burglary
Action taken:
Burglary, including both dwelling and non-dwelling offences is a key priority for the team.
We are carrying out proactive patrols and targeted operations, focusing on prevention and offender disruption.
We also encourage residents to review home security, report suspicious activity, and help us build intelligence to prevent further offences.
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Road Safety
Action taken:
Road safety is a core focus for the Westbury area, particularly speeding and anti-social driving.
Officers will continue targeted checks and patrols where issues have been raised, alongside enforcement and education to reduce risk on our roads.
We ask all drivers to slow down, stay alert, and help keep our communities safe.