Bradford on Avon Police

Bradford on Avon Police Welcome to the page for Bradford on Avon Town and Rural Neighbourhood Policing Teams.

To find out where your local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) cover, please visit the Your Area section of the Wiltshire Police website: https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/area/your-area/wiltshire/trowbridge/

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*** ROAD CLOSED ***Westwood Road, Bradford-on-Avon is closed following a tree blocking the carriageway.The road is close...
22/06/2026

*** ROAD CLOSED ***

Westwood Road, Bradford-on-Avon is closed following a tree blocking the carriageway.

The road is closed on the bend near Widbrook and is likely to be closed for some hours, until it can be cleared.

Please seek alternative routes and take care on the roads.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of supplying vapes contaminated with cannabis in Holt.The woman, aged 25, was arr...
19/06/2026

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of supplying vapes contaminated with cannabis in Holt.

The woman, aged 25, was arrested yesterday morning (18/06), following proactive policing by the Melksham and Bradford on Avon NPT, supported by colleagues from our Neighbourhood Tasking Team and Police Dog Merlin (pictured).

More than 600 vapes were seized along with a quantity of co***ne and ketamine.

The woman was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, and has been released on conditional bail, pending further enquiries.

Police Sergeant Charly Chilton, Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant for Melksham and Bradford on Avon, said: “Like a lot of the team’s activity, this work was only possible using information provided to us and concerns raised by the local community.

“We take all information provided to us seriously and will do all we can to disrupt the supply of drugs in our community.

“Anyone with information about illegal drugs activity should report it to the police. You can do this online or by using the non-emergency 101 number. You should always call 999 in an emergency.

“Alternatively, you can pass information anonymously to the independent charity CrimeStoppers, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year on 0800 555 111 or you can use their non-traceable online form”.

We are appealing for witnesses following a report of an indecent exposure in Bradford on Avon on Saturday (13/06). The i...
15/06/2026

We are appealing for witnesses following a report of an indecent exposure in Bradford on Avon on Saturday (13/06).

The incident took place at around 6pm in the marina area on the canal tow path behind the boathouse.

If you witnessed anything, or have any information, please call 101 quoting reference 54260070749, alternatively email PC Williams at [email protected].

We’ll be out with the mobile police station across the neighbourhood policing area next week. It’s a great opportunity t...
20/05/2026

We’ll be out with the mobile police station across the neighbourhood policing area next week. It’s a great opportunity to raise concerns, get advice, or just say hello 👋.

🚲 Bike Marking will be available at EVERY location – a quick and effective way to protect your bicycle and register it on the national BikeRegister database. Don’t miss out!

🗓 Tuesday 26 May

📍 Winsley Village Hall – 9:00am–10:00am (PCSO Dybowska & PC Dentry)
📍 Keevil High Street – 11:30am–12:30pm (PCSO Griffin & PCSO Freeman-Hole)
📍 Longfield Community Centre, Trowbridge – 2:30pm–3:30pm (PC Gilmour & PC Tilley)
📍 Paxcroft Community Centre, Trowbridge – 4:00pm–5:00pm (PC Tipple & PC Greenland)
📍 Marks & Spencer, Trowbridge – 7:00pm–8:00pm (PCSO Brain & PC Coombs)

🗓 Wednesday 27 May

📍 Semington High Street – 9:30am–10:30am (PCSO Dybowska & PC Thornell)
📍 Paxcroft Way (outside Harris, Hill & Gibbons Vets) – 11:00am–12:00pm (PC Tipple & PC Greenland)
📍 Hilperton Village Hall – 1:00pm–2:00pm (PCSO Brain & PCSO Dybowska)
📍 Trowbridge Train Station – 2:30pm–3:30pm (PC Gilmour & PC Tilley)
📍 Asda Car Park, The Shires, Trowbridge – 7:00pm–8:00pm (PC Gilmour & PC Coombs)

🗓 Thursday 28 May

📍 Fore Street, Trowbridge – 1:30pm–2:30pm (PCSO Brain & PCSO Dentry)
📍 Forest Community Centre, Melksham – 5:00pm–6:00pm (PC Coombs & PC Dentry)

🗓 Friday 29 May

📍 Holt Village Hall – 10:00am–11:00am (PC Dentry & PCSO Walters)
📍 Tesco, County Way – 2:30pm–3:30pm (PC Dentry & PCSO Dentry)
📍 Town Hall, Melksham High Street – 7:00pm–9:00pm (PCSO Griffin & PCSO Freeman-Hole)

🗓 Saturday 30 May

📍 Southwick Country Park – 9:00am–10:00am (PCSO Dybowska & PCSO Piper)
📍 King George V Park, Melksham – 4:00pm–5:00pm (PCSO Griffin & PCSO Freeman-Hole)
📍 Sainsbury’s, Trowbridge – 7:00pm–8:00pm (PCSO Wallace, PCSO Griffin & PCSO Freeman-Hole)

🗓 Sunday 31 May

📍 Bradford-on-Avon Train Station – 10:00am–11:00am (PCSO Dybowska & PCSO Piper)
📍 Trowbridge Park (Tour De Trowbridge 🚴‍♀️) – 12:30pm–2:00pm (PCSO Wallace, PC Tipple & PC Greenland)

We look forward to seeing you out in the community 👮‍♂️💬.

We are implementing a section 35 dispersal order across Bradford on Avon today following a recent increase in disorder a...
24/04/2026

We are implementing a section 35 dispersal order across Bradford on Avon today following a recent increase in disorder and antisocial behaviour across the town.

The order will be in place for 48 hours, starting from 3pm today, and will cover open spaces including Barton Farm Country Park, Paulton Park, Bradford on Avon train station and open spaces in the vicinity of Jones Hill (see within the red lines in the photo attached).

The order gives officers the power to temporarily exclude anyone suspected of engaging in antisocial behaviour or disorder from a designated area.

Should the individual return to the area then they are liable to be arrested.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Charly Chilton said: “We are aware of an increase in antisocial behaviour recently, particularly involving young people, and this order is a temporary measure to prevent harassment, alarm, distress, or crime.

“We are also aware of a planned meet in the town today which brings an increased risk of disorder, and the implementation of this order gives officers temporary increased powers to disperse those suspected of engaging in antisocial behaviour and disorder.

“Creating and maintaining safer public spaces for all continues to be a Force priority and we will continue to work to ensure Bradford on Avon is a safe and peaceful place to live.”

We have received a report that a severely injured swan was found on the towpath at Barton Country Park in Bradford on Av...
17/04/2026

We have received a report that a severely injured swan was found on the towpath at Barton Country Park in Bradford on Avon at around 9am this morning (17/04).

Sadly, despite the best efforts of Bath Swan Rescue, it had to be euthanised due to the extent of its injuries.

It is currently unclear how the swan received the injuries but a trail of feathers along the towpath and signs of a struggle indicate it was a sustained attack.

The swan was nesting at the time and two of its eggs which it was believed to be incubating are thought to be missing from the nest.

If you witnessed anything from yesterday evening (16/04) through to this morning within the Country Park then please contact us on 101 quoting reference 54260045606.

While it is unconfirmed the injuries were from a dog, please take this as a timely reminder that it is nesting and lambing season, and however well trained your dog is, it can be a danger to ground nesting birds and livestock.

Please pay attention to any signs and if you suspect there are ground nesting birds or livestock nearby, keep your dog on a lead.

PCSO Walters and PC Dentry will be out and about in Limpley Stoke today between 10am and 11am.Feel free to drop by for a...
07/04/2026

PCSO Walters and PC Dentry will be out and about in Limpley Stoke today between 10am and 11am.

Feel free to drop by for a chat about any local issues or concerns.

Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be out and about across the area with the mobile police station, starting to...
06/04/2026

Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be out and about across the area with the mobile police station, starting tomorrow between 7th–12th April.

Come along for advice, to share concerns, or just to say hello.

📅 Tuesday 7th April

🚔 The Bell Pub, Broughton Gifford – 2:30pm–3:30pm
PCSO Walters and PCSO Dybowska

🚔 Hilperton Village Hall – 6:30pm–7:30pm
PC Miller and PCSO Dentry

📅 Wednesday 8th April

🚔 Melksham High Street – 10:00am–11:00am
PC Coombs and PCSO Griffin

🚔 King George V Car Park – 3:00pm–4:00pm
PCSO Thomas and PCSO Griffin

🚔 Tesco, County Way – 7:00pm–8:00pm
PC Miller and PCSO Dentry

📅 Thursday 9th April

🚔 Station Approach, Bradford on Avon – 10:00am–11:30am
PC Dentry, PC Tilley and PCSO Thomas

🚔 Trowbridge College – 3:00pm–4:00pm
PCSO Dentry and PCSO Thomas

📅 Friday 10th April - Supporting the Police Powers Roadshow at The Civic Centre, Trowbridge

11:00am–1:00pm – PC Tipple and PC Greenland
1:00pm–3:00pm – PC Thornell and PCSO Dybowska

🚔 Melksham High Street – 7:00pm–8:00pm
PC Thornell and PCSO Dybowska

📅 Saturday 11th April

🚔 Fore Street, Trowbridge – 10:00am–11:00am
PC Hannis and PCSO Brain

🚔 King George V Park – 4:00pm–5:00pm
PCSO Walters and PCSO Dybowska

🚔 Fore Street, Trowbridge – 8:00pm–9:30pm
PC Tipple, PC Greenland, PC Gilmour and PC Thornell

📅 Sunday 12th April

🚔 Wicker Hill, Trowbridge – 11:00am–12:00pm
PC Hannis and PCSO Brain

🚔 Sainsbury’s, Melksham – 2:00pm–3:00pm
PCSO Piper and PCSO Dybowska

Come along for advice, to share concerns, or just to say hello.

🚔 Welcome to Wiltshire’s newest Special Constabulary recruits! 🚔On Saturday 28th March, we proudly welcomed 22 new Speci...
01/04/2026

🚔 Welcome to Wiltshire’s newest Special Constabulary recruits! 🚔

On Saturday 28th March, we proudly welcomed 22 new Special Constables to Wiltshire Police (even though not all could be in the photo!).

✨ 17 brand‑new officers will soon begin their training over the coming weeks.
✨ 5 experienced officers have transferred to Wiltshire from Gloucestershire, bringing valuable knowledge and skills with them.

This is our largest intake in several years, and we couldn’t be more excited. After completing their initial training, which is delivered during evenings and weekends alongside their full‑time jobs, these dedicated volunteers will be out supporting our communities on response and neighbourhood teams.

A huge congratulations and warm welcome to all! 👏

Thank you for choosing to make a difference.

Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be out and about across the area with the mobile police station between 7th–...
01/04/2026

Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be out and about across the area with the mobile police station between 7th–12th April.

Come along for advice, to share concerns, or just to say hello.

📅 Tuesday 7th April

🚔 The Hop Pole Inn, Limpley Stoke – 10:00am-11:00am
PC Dentry and PCSO Walters

🚔 The Bell Pub, Broughton Gifford – 2:30pm–3:30pm
PCSO Walters and PCSO Dybowska

🚔 Hilperton Village Hall – 6:30pm–7:30pm
PC Miller and PCSO Dentry

📅 Wednesday 8th April

🚔 Melksham High Street – 10:00am–11:00am
PC Coombs and PCSO Griffin

🚔 King George V Car Park – 3:00pm–4:00pm
PCSO Thomas and PCSO Griffin

🚔 Tesco, County Way – 7:00pm–8:00pm
PC Miller and PCSO Dentry

📅 Thursday 9th April

🚔 Station Approach, Bradford on Avon – 10:00am–11:30am
PC Dentry, PC Tilley and PCSO Thomas

🚔 Trowbridge College – 3:00pm–4:00pm
PCSO Dentry and PCSO Thomas

📅 Friday 10th April - Supporting the Police Powers Roadshow at The Civic Centre, Trowbridge

11:00am–1:00pm – PC Tipple and PC Greenland
1:00pm–3:00pm – PC Thornell and PCSO Dybowska

🚔 Melksham High Street – 7:00pm–8:00pm
PC Thornell and PCSO Dybowska

📅 Saturday 11th April

🚔 Fore Street, Trowbridge – 10:00am–11:00am
PC Hannis and PCSO Brain

🚔 King George V Park – 4:00pm–5:00pm
PCSO Walters and PCSO Dybowska

🚔 Fore Street, Trowbridge – 8:00pm–9:30pm
PC Tipple, PC Greenland, PC Gilmour and PC Thornell

📅 Sunday 12th April

🚔 Wicker Hill, Trowbridge – 11:00am–12:00pm
PC Hannis and PCSO Brain

🚔 Sainsbury’s, Melksham – 2:00pm–3:00pm
PCSO Piper and PCSO Dybowska

Come along for advice, to share concerns, or just to say hello.

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