Chance to learn more about Wiltshire Police priorities
The PCC's new Police and Crime Plan comes into action next month
People living in Wiltshire can learn more about what they can expect from our Police force over the next few years.
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Philip Wilkinson has set out a new Police and Crime Plan, with four strategic priorities.
It comes into action from the start of April 2025.
In a campaign, led by the PCC, we are being given the chance to engage with Mr Wilkinson to learn more about the plan.
Events are taking place across the county in the coming weeks as the plan kicks into life.
It's four strategic aims are:
- A Police Service that meets community needs – emphasising responsive and visible policing with a focus on public trust.
- Reducing violence and serious harm – proactively tackling domestic abuse, sexual violence, and serious organised crime and violence.
- Tackle crimes that matter to local communities – including anti-social behaviour, rural crime, and road safety.
- Improve the experience of victims and deliver justice – ensuring victims feel supported throughout the justice process.
Mr Wilkinson said: “My priority is to ensure Wiltshire remains a safe place to live, work, and visit. But we must ensure that residents feel safe, it’s simply not enough to tell them that they are safe.
“This campaign outlines what residents should expect to see over the next four years as the plan builds on the significant improvements made by Wiltshire Police in recent years and the previous Police and Crime Plan.
“The plan has been shaped through detailed consultation with you, our residents, local stakeholders, and policing professionals with both local, regional and national input.
“Together, we have created a plan that addresses the key challenges our communities face while continuing to improve policing services across Wiltshire.
“Both I, and my office, have been working closely with Chief Constable Catherine Roper, to ensure Wiltshire Police has made significant strides, particularly in frontline visibility and improved outcomes for victims.
“However, there’s still more work to be done. Transforming investigations, supporting victims, and providing a better public experience remain amongst the top priorities so that residents can see these changes first hand and actually feel safer within their communities.”
We can find out more about the plan at events in Salisbury, Trowbridge and Chippenham.
• Tuesday 25th March – Salisbury Cattle Market with NPT – 10am-2pm
• Thursday 3rd April – Tesco, Chippenham – 10am-1pm
• Tuesday 15th April – Trowbridge Civic Centre – 12pm-1pm