POLICE and crime commissioner Michael Lane is asking all residents from across the Hampshire Constabulary area to contribute to his forthcoming Police and Crime Plan, which gives direction for policing and tackling crime in your community.

Through a survey, the commissioner wants to understand public perception of crime, how safe people feel living and working across the force area, but also what issues in their own community concerns them most.

Mr Lane said: “I am currently preparing my Police and Crime Plan, which sets the strategic priorities for Hampshire Constabulary and gives direction for policing and tackling crime. Your views are important to me, and this is your opportunity to help shape the Police and Crime Plan for the next five years.

“My objective is to keep you, your family and your community safer. This plan will empower your priorities and the most effective operational policing to meet them that can be delivered with the budget and resources available.”

The survey is available online at hampshire-pcc.gov.uk/survey until September 14. Anyone unable to access the online survey can write to request a paper survey to Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, St George’s Chambers, St George’s Street, Winchester SO23 8AJ.