Year on year, reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Wiltshire and Swindon have gone down by 10.3%. At the same time, Victim Support Wiltshire has seen the number of cases they handle go up from 79 cases in 2023/24 to 131 cases in 2024/25. With #ASBAwarenessWeek starting today,

Our approach is built upon engagement and feedback from communities who have been telling me since my election in 2021, they want greater police officer visibility and for Wiltshire Police to tackle the crimes that matter to their communities.

Operation Scorpion continues to show the strength of regional collaboration in tackling the harm caused by drug crime – this time focusing on professional enablers and businesses that may knowingly or unknowingly turn a blind eye to county lines activity and child exploitation.

In her most recent letter to Philip Wilkinson: PCC Wiltshire and Swindon , Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Catherine Roper shared key updates on policing activity and community safety across the county. 🔷Tragic Incident in Swindon – A murder investigation is ongoing, with one arrest made. Local patrols

💡Did you know the many ways in which anti-social behaviour and low level crime can be dealt with in Wiltshire and Swindon? The Community Remedy offers meaningful, restorative options for those who’ve accepted responsibility - turning accountability into action. From

The rise in drug offences is a clear sign that our communities are stepping forward and saying, ‘enough is enough’. Through Operation Scorpion, we have empowered residents to report suspicious activity and helped ensure that Wiltshire is no place for drugs.

While any increase in stalking, harassment, or sexual offences is concerning, it’s important to recognise that rising numbers can also reflect improved awareness, better recording practices, and growing confidence in the support systems available.

Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live, work, and visit. CCTV is one of the most effective tools we have. CCTV doesn’t work in isolation, it’s part of a broader strategy that includes neighbourhood policing, community engagement, and strong local partnerships.

ASB wardens provide a visible and reassuring presence, helping to diffuse and resolve issues like e-bike misuse, shoplifting, and theft before they escalate. Through partnership working, we’ll build on their vital work, not just through enforcement, but by tackling root causes.

Ensuring our communities feel safe and protected-particularly in environments where vulnerability can increase-is a core priority of my office. These partnership-led initiatives demonstrate how collaborative working can deliver meaningful improvements to public safety.

Tackling street drinking is not just about enforcement—it’s about understanding the root causes and working with partners and commissioning specialist services to deliver long-term solutions. That’s why services like Connect are so vital.

Operation Armania is a clear demonstration of our commitment to making Salisbury’s night-time spaces safer and more welcoming. The visible presence of officers and the swift action taken sends a strong message that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated.

This visit was a valuable opportunity to demonstrate the strength of our local partnerships and the proactive work being done to make our streets safer.

📢 National Alert Test – 7 Sept at 3PM The UK Government will send a loud emergency alert to all mobile phones. If you have a secret phone for safety reasons (e.g. domestic abuse), please turn it off or silence alerts before the test. Find out more 👇 wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk/about-us/news/…

Together, we are making Wiltshire a hostile environment for rural criminals and organised networks. With your support and our determined whole-force policing response, we will defend our farms, wildlife and rural way of life throughout Rural Crime Action Week and beyond.

Neighbourhood policing is at the heart of our approach to building safer communities. The addition of these Special Constables will help strengthen local teams and improve the visibility and responsiveness of policing across Wiltshire.

.Philip Wilkinson: PCC Wiltshire and Swindon is calling for urgent reform to the outdated and unfair police funding formula that’s failing to meet the needs of our communities. Despite @WiltshirePolice making significant savings, cutting estate costs, reducing fleet size, and improving procurement, the

We’ve already heard from hundreds of young people at fresher events, but we want to hear from everyone—parents, shift workers, older residents, and anyone who uses public spaces at night.

Tackling serious violence remains one of my top priorities, and these figures show that our collective efforts are beginning to make a difference. The reduction in weapon offences is encouraging, but we know there is still much more to do.

.Philip Wilkinson: PCC Wiltshire and Swindon has responded to the latest HMICFRS inspection report, which graded Wiltshire Police as ‘requiring improvement’ in vetting, professional standards, and counter-corruption arrangements. The report raised serious concerns, including a lack of senior oversight in