Devizes Town — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Wiltshire Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Wiltshire Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
184 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (154): ▲ 30 (19%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences71 · 39%
- Anti-social behaviour60 · 33%
- Criminal damage and arson20 · 11%
- Shoplifting10 · 5%
- Public order8 · 4%
- Other theft5 · 3%
- Bicycle theft2 · 1%
- Theft from the person2 · 1%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
109 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect48 · 44%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified34 · 31%
- Awaiting court outcome19 · 17%
- Local resolution4 · 4%
- Further investigation is not in the public interest2 · 2%
- Offender given a caution1 · 1%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Anti-social behaviour and Public Space Protection Order enforcement in the Market Place and Town Centre
Officers are carrying out increased patrols and engaging with businesses and residents to tackle reports of nuisance behaviour. Enforcement under the PSPO continues to ensure the town centre remains a welcoming place for all.
Set: 2026-05-27
Prevention and detection of burglaries from a home setting
We’re visiting burglary victims, offering home security advice, and working closely with intelligence teams to identify those responsible for rural and residential break-ins.
Set: 2026-05-27
Prevention and detection of shoplifting offences
Our officers are conducting targeted patrols in known hotspot areas and working with local retailers to identify repeat offenders and gather CCTV evidence.
Set: 2026-05-27
Disruption and detection of drug dealing offences and associated addresses
Information from the public continues to play a key role in disrupting local drug activity. We are executing warrants, seizing illegal substances, and signposting vulnerable residents to support services.
Set: 2026-05-27
Public events & surgeries
Speedchecks in your area
2026-07-30 · Devizes NPT - various sites.
Speed Enforcement Officers will be out in the Devizes NPT area. A reminder to be safe, drive smart and watch your speed. #YourForceYourArea #KeepingWiltshireSafe
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Wiltshire Police
All Wiltshire Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Wiltshire Police.