Representing your voice on policing in Surrey.
Lisa Townsend is the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey.
Commissioners were introduced in 2012 to monitor and improve the service provided by police forces in England and Wales, set the priorities for policing in each area and commission key services that strengthen community safety and support victims.
Use the below links to learn more about your Commissioner and our Office:
Roles & Responsibilities
Your Commissioner is responsible for overseeing the work of Surrey Police, holding the Chief Constable to account on your behalf, and funding key services that strengthen community safety and support victims.
Police and Crime Plan
The Police and Crime Plan is set by the Commissioner and outlines the priorities for Surrey Police. It is informed by consultation with the public and Police and Crime Plan areas are used as a framework to measure the Force’s performance.
Surrey Police performance
Our dedicated Data Hub contains the latest information on Surrey Police performance including response times and progress against the Police and Crime Plan.
Latest News
“One life lost is one life too many”: Commissioner unveils new knife crime strategy during week of action
Commissioner Lisa Townsend joined an Operation Sceptre day of action in Walton-on-Thames this week.
8-ball emojis and the promise of money: How children are being drawn into county lines gangs
County lines drug dealers use emojis - such as the 8-ball and a rocket - to communicate about class A substances.
Charges in more than 800 shoplifting cases as Surrey Police tackles retail crime ‘head on’
Charges for retail crime have increased four-fold in Surrey over the past year.