Violence and sexual offences were the most common crimes reported in Wroughton, Wiltshire, during January 2026, according to new data from the local police. Out of 40 total crimes recorded in the village that month, 21 fell into this category, accounting for more than half of all reports.
The latest figures from Wiltshire Police show a small rise in overall crime from December 2025, when 35 offences were reported. Other incidents during January 2026 included five reports of anti-social behaviour and five public order offences.
To tackle these issues, officers are carrying out an intelligence-led operation known as Project Vigilant. This scheme uses patrols in specific areas to identify potential sexual predators and prevent violence against women and girls by spotting behaviours like loitering or harassment.
Inspector Joe Senior and his team are focusing resources on rural areas as part of a wider plan to reduce violent crime this year. While reports have increased recently, they remain lower than the 53 crimes recorded during the peak month of August 2025.
According to Chief Constable Catherine Roper, protecting women and girls is a top priority for the force in 2026. The police hope that sharing this data will help neighbours know which issues to watch for and report to authorities.
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