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
How table football and fist bumps help police build relationships with young people in Camberley
Lisa Townsend, the Chief Constable and the Surrey Heath Safer Neighbourhood Team visited a Camberley youth hub.
Students have a field day as officers join teams for Spelthorne’s annual Cop Cup
Students from Thomas Knyvett lifted the cup after a closely-fought final against Halliford School.
“If you are a victim of fraud, you are a victim of crime”: Meet the volunteers working to protect Surrey residents
Volunteers with Surrey's Fraud Prevention scheme are based in police stations around the county.