Swindon and Wiltshire residents will "continue to get the service they demand and deserve" as part of the region's new police and crime plan, the police and crime commissioner has said.

Philip Wilkinson's refreshed policing priorities for the county, along with a new strategic blueprint for policing in Wiltshire, were approved by a panel that scrutinises his work.

The updated version of 'Making Wiltshire Safer: Police and Crime Plan 2025-29' was considered and unanimously ratified by cross-party members of the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Panel.

Mr Wilkinson said: "Making Wiltshire safer to live, work, and visit continues to be the mission which I, my office, and Wiltshire Police are continually working towards, while aiming to earn the trust and confidence of our residents as we go.

"We have seen much progress from Wiltshire Police since my last plan, largely due to the management reforms led by Chief Constable Catherine Roper, which have empowered Wiltshire Police’s many skilled officers, staff, and volunteers to achieve better outcomes.

"And while many improvements are already visible, there is still much work to be done.

"Wiltshire Police still needs further improvements, particularly in transforming the quality of investigations, supporting victims better, and providing a better overall experience for the public."

The plan covers four priorities - ensuring the police service meets the needs of its communities, reducing violence and serious harm, tackling crimes that matter most to local communities, and improving the experience of victims.

Mr Wilkinson added: "I am really pleased the panel supported the refreshed plan.

"While its priorities remain the same, the focus and strategic policing elements ensure we are listening to the public and delivering a policing service that I have been told is important by residents on the receiving end of the police service."

Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Catherine Roper said: "I welcome the ratification of the commissioner’s refreshed police and crime plan today.

"I am held to account for the delivery of the plan, and I look forward to continuing to improve services to our communities to ensure we are keeping Wiltshire safe."

Residents will be able to download a copy of the plan next month, or find a plain text version on the police and crime commissioner's website.

Results from the Use Your Voice survey: Police and Crime Plan Refresh, which helped inform the plan, will also be available to download.