Sharing Local Knowledge About Warminster And District
Monday 4th August 2025
From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:
Speed Checks in Chitterne.
Today, officers from the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team were out in Chitterne conducting speed checks as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our rural roads safe.
We’re pleased to report that no drivers were caught speeding during this operation — a great result for the village and a positive sign that drivers are respecting the speed limits.
Thursday 19th December 2024
From the Facebook page of Westbury Police:
We are appealing for potential witnesses who may have seen a silver Peugeot being driven in a field off Mane Way, Westbury before being abandoned.
The incident took place on Sunday 15 December at about 2.15pm, with the driver leaving the car and running off in the direction of Hackney Way, Westbury.
Anyone with information or who may have seen the incident should call us on 101 quoting log 54240147586
Thursday 31st October 2024
Press release from Warminster Town Council:
Traffic Speeds Measured In Warminster
Metro counts have been carried out recently on two roads in Warminster to measure traffic speeds.
In Westbury Road, speed was measured in the 40mph zone. The average speed recorded was 37mph.
73,851 vehicles were counted and of these, 23.6% were exceeding the speed limit. However, 85% of traffic was travelling at under 41.5 mph, which means the location doesn’t qualify for any further action.
In West Parade, the measured speed limit was 30mph and the average speed over a week was 23.66 mph. 12,790 vehicles were counted with just 8.8% exceeding the speed limit. 85% of traffic was travelling at under 28.47 mph, which again means the location doesn’t qualify for any further action.
A Warminster Town Council spokesperson said: “Almost all the roads that have speed checks show results similar to this. The majority of people are sticking to the speed limit. It can be frustrating as even a small % speeding can be dangerous and worrying.â€
The police will only take enforcement action if 15% of traffic is exceeding 50mph (in a 40mph area) or 42mph in a 30mph area.
Consideration may be given to the introduction of a community speed watch programme if 15% of traffic is travelling between 46.1mph and 49.9mph (in a 40mph area) or between 35.1mph and 41.9mph in a 30mph area. Neither of the two areas surveyed qualifies for a community speed watch programme.
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Westbury Road, Warminster.
Wednesday 21st August 2024
From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:
A man is currently in custody after a vehicle crashed into a wall in Warminster.
Shortly before 10pm on August 20, a vehicle was seen to travel along Wylye Road in a south easterly direction towards Lower Marsh Road when the driver failed to navigate the bend and crashed into a brick wall causing significant damage.
The driver was seen to decamp and the passenger was taken to Salisbury District Hospital with a suspected head injury.
Enquiries were conducted by officers and a man in his 20s from Warminster was later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving whilst unfit through drugs.
He is currently in custody at Melksham for questioning.
We are currently running a campaign to raise awareness of the fatal five offences – the offences most likely to contribute to a serious injury or fatal collision. These are:
• Careless driving
• Driving at excess speed
• Drink/drug driving
• Failing to wear a seatbelt
• Using a mobile phone whilst driving.
Anyone who witnessed the collision should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240098360.
Saturday 27th July 2024
From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:
Update from Warminster Police.
Officers attended a road traffic collision at 3.45pm on Thursday 25 July in the Market Place, Warminster, William Hill Bookmakers.
Several cars were involved.
Simona Weber, 47, of Imberwood Close, Warminster, was charged with dangerous driving.
She appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court today where she was remanded on unconditional bail with an interim disqualification.
Incidents like this put members of the public at significant risk and we thank the members of public who reported this incident. If you have witnessed dangerous driving please report this to us on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Friday 10th May 2024
A message from Warminster Police on their Facebook page:
We are appealing for witnesses following an incident In Warminster.
At approximately 10.30pm on May 2, a vehicle was witnessed driving dangerously doing ‘donuts’ on a roundabout near Pound Street when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a resident’s wall, causing damage.
A local resident went to the scene to speak with the driver, but they were assaulted and sustained a hand injury.
The driver fled the scene. We understand there may have been people nearby who have footage of the vehicle performing donuts and the subsequent collision and assault.
If you can help, please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240050629. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
20th July 2021
From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:
At 0855 hrs on Tuesday 20th July 2021, Pc HOWICK and PCSO HUNT from Warminster Neighbourhood Team carried out speed checks on Woodcock Road, Warminster at the request of local residents, as concerns had been raised regarding vehicles speeding. After twenty minutes four vehicles had been stopped three drivers were given words of advice and the forth was issued a ticket for excess speed. All drivers spoken too were from the local area and all took on board the advice given.
If there are any areas where you feel we should be looking to carry out speed checks within Warminster please let us know and we will be in touch.
Alternatively if anyone would like to start a Community Speed Watch Scheme in your local area please have a look at the force website for details as we are always looking to increase the schemes in the area.
Saturday 11th February 2017
“Suicidal overtaking” on the A36 Warminster Bypass (near Norridge Woods, between the Bath Road Services Roundabout and the Bugley Barton Roundabout), Thursday 9th February 2017, filmed on a hgv dash cam and uploaded to Youtube by mikeyj2025 on Saturday 11th February 2017.
Click on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ize08IVn6I
to see the filmclip.