For a Band D household, this would correspond to £14 extra per year, or £1.16 extra per month.
Philip Wilkinson, who has been Wiltshire’s Conservative PCC since 2021, has said the budget and precept consultation is an opportunity to have “a direct say in shaping the future of policing in Wiltshire”.
The police precept is the portion of council tax that goes towards policing.
This, along with a grant from central government, makes up the budget for the county’s police force.
Mr Wilkinson is encouraging people to complete his annual survey which seeks views on the budget for policing and commissioned services for the next financial year.
A Band D household currently pays £269 per year, which would rise to £283 if the precept were increased.
Referring to this proposal, he said: “Such an investment would allow us to continue driving transformation within Wiltshire Police, ensuring it becomes one of the most effective and efficient forces in the country.
“Without continued investment, we risk losing momentum in our improvement journey.
“The strides we have made in officer visibility, community engagement, and service delivery would be harder to sustain.
“Your contributions directly support safer neighbourhoods, quicker emergency responses, and the development of innovative policing solutions.
“I firmly believe that with your support, we can continue to build a police force that delivers outstanding service and ensures Wiltshire remains a safe and welcoming place for all.
“Let your voice be heard—together, we can shape the future of policing in our county.”
The survey runs until Friday, January 31.
Under the current national funding formula, Wiltshire Police receives the third lowest funding per head of population in the country.
The force was downgraded by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) in June 2022, after inspections found it was failing in most areas, which included how it protects the vulnerable.
Wiltshire Police came out of special measures in May 2024.
Mr Wilkinson has said that “without continued investment and a transformative approach to policing”, there is a risk of “losing momentum” in the “improvement journey”.