The Surrey Youth Commission on Policing and Crime is a partnership between Leaders Unlocked and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey. Made up of young people aged 14–25, the Commission ensures that the voices, experiences, and priorities of young people are heard – and acted on – by Surrey Police and the OPCC.
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is proud to announce another year of funding for the Surrey Youth Commission.
The Youth Commission members meet regularly and engage directly with children and young people across Surrey. Through peer-led workshops, outreach, and consultations, we gather real insights on policing and community safety issues that matter most.
Each year, our members present their findings and recommendations at the Big Conversation Conference, attended by senior leaders from Surrey Police, local councils, and community partners.
In 2024/25, the Commissioner spoke to over 1,600 young people across the county.
Priorities for 2025/26
This year, the Youth Commission members will focus on five key priorities shaped by young people’s voices and develop these into campaigns:
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Hate Crime
Night-time Safety
Mental Health
Healthy Relationships
These priorities guide our engagement, research, and recommendations throughout the year.
Each year, the Youth Commission publishes a report highlighting youth-led insights, key findings, and recommendations for change.
These reports provide vital feedback for Surrey Police, the OPCC, and partners working to make Surrey a safer place for young people. BIG Conversation Conference.
Read the report
The second report produced by the Youth Commission provides feedback on the following priorities for policing:
Anti-social behaviour
Substance misuse
Healthy relationships
Night-time safety
Trust in the police
The report specifically contains a series of recommendations for our Office, Surrey Police and the Commission to improve safety, support and relationships with young people in Surrey.
Please contact us to request a copy of the report in a different format.
The first report produced by the Youth Commission provides feedback on the following priorities for policing:
Substance misuse & exploitation
Violence against women and girls
Cybercrime
Mental health
Relationships with the police
The report specifically contains a series of recommendations for our Office, Surrey Police and the Commission to improve safety, support and relationships with young people in Surrey.
This fantastic scheme ensures we hear opinions from young people across a range of backgrounds, so we understand what they feel are the most important issues for the Force to tackle.
The Youth Commission helps more young people to speak openly on the issues they face and directly inform future crime prevention in Surrey.
Ellie Vesey-Thompson, Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey
