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
Police and Crime Commissioner creates another deepfake video to raise awareness of romance fraud
"Don't let criminals break your heart emotionally and break you financially."Â This is the warning from Police and Crime Commissioner, Lisa Townsend, in the run up to Valentine's Day this weekend.Â
Police teams will be resourced to take the fight to criminals, says Commissioner as council tax rise approved
The Commissioner's proposal for the precept, the part of council tax that goes towards policing, has been approved this afternoon.
PCC urges public to Question EVERYTHING after Surrey victim loses £20,000 of life savings through deepfake video
A Surrey resident has lost £20,000 after he was tricked into a scam investment by a deepfake video of TV star ‘Martin Lewis’.