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Wiltshire Police

His Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMI): HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Andy Cooke is temporary HMI for Wiltshire.

This force is in the Wales and Western HMICFRS policing region.

Wiltshire Police is currently in our Engage stage of enhanced monitoring.

Our PEEL (police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy) assessments give you information about how your local police force has performed in several important areas.

In our latest assessment of Wiltshire Police, we made the following judgments:

Infographic showing grades for Wiltshire Police. Preventing crime, investigating crime, treatment of the public, managing offenders, and developing a positive workplace were all graded as requiring improvement. Responding to the public, protecting vulnerable people, and good use of resources were all graded inadequate.

Read the full report for Wiltshire Police

Key facts – 2019/20

Force Area

1,346 square miles

Population

0.727m people
7% local 10 yr change

Workforce

93% frontline police officers
92% national level
3.04 per 1000 population
3.69 national level
2% 10yr change in local workforce
5% 10yr national change

Victim-based crimes

0.04 per person
0.06 national level
9% Local 5 year trend
9% National 5 year trend

Cost

48p per person per day local
59p per person per day national

These are the latest key facts about Wiltshire Police.

About the force

Wiltshire Police provides policing services to the county of Wiltshire. The police force area covers 1,346 square miles in the south west of England.

There are areas of deprivation and areas of affluence in Wiltshire.

Around 0.7 million people live in a predominantly rural setting. Its numerous small urban areas include the city of Salisbury and the town of Swindon. The resident population is increased by the large numbers who visit or travel through the area each year.

More about this area – What Wiltshire Police says

Connect with Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Police website

Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s website

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