Wootton Bassett Rural — 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
16 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (26): ▼ 10 (38%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences7 · 44%
- Anti-social behaviour2 · 13%
- Criminal damage and arson2 · 13%
- Other theft2 · 13%
- Shoplifting2 · 13%
- Other crime1 · 6%
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
24 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified11 · 46%
- Unable to prosecute suspect10 · 42%
- Local resolution1 · 4%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 4%
- Further investigation is not in the public interest1 · 4%
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 (ASB)
The Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is working closely with partner agencies and specialist departments within Wiltshire Police to address ongoing issues of anti-social behaviour in the area. Regular high-visibility and mobile patrols are being conducted in identified hotspot locations, with a focus on prevention, enforcement, and community reassurance. We are actively engaging with local residents to better understand their concerns, ensuring that victims are supported and their voices heard. Recent enforcement activity has resulted in a number of ASB-related crimes being dealt with, and we will continue to target those responsible. This remains a key priority for the team, with a strong emphasis on community partnership, visible policing, and long-term problem-solving.
Set: 2026-06-08
Speeding and Traffic Offences – Speeding and Road Safety in Rural Areas
We have received ongoing reports and community feedback highlighting concerns around excessive speeding and driving offences in Royal Wootton Bassett, Clack Hill, Tockenham and other surrounding rural locations. In response, your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be: conducting targeted speed enforcement operations in identified hotspot areas, engaging with communities to raise awareness around safe driving in rural environments, working with Wiltshire Council and the Road Safety Partnership to explore long-term solutions, such as signage, traffic calming, and community speed watch support We will also review dashcam and public submissions for offences such as dangerous driving, use of mobile phones, and no seatbelt use. We encourage all residents to report concerns via the Wiltshire Police website or by calling 101. Your information helps us focus our resources where they’re most needed.
Set: 2026-06-08
Public events & surgeries
Speedchecks in this area
2026-07-30 · RWB+C NPT - various sites.
Speed enforcement activity will be happening in the following areas: Charlton - Lyneham - Cricklade A reminder to be safe, drive smart and watch your speed. #YourForceYourArea
Tockenham - Coffee Morning - Every Wednesday
2026-07-31 · Tockenham Village Hall
If applicable, NPT officers will attend.
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.