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Lisa Townsend is your Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey. The Commissioner represents your views on local policing.

Lisa is responsible for overseeing the work of Surrey Police, holding the Chief Constable to account on your behalf and commissioning key services that strengthen community safety and support victims.

One of their key tasks is to set the Police and Crime Plan that outlines the priorities for Surrey Police.

Police & Crime Plan

The Plan includes ensuring the safety of our roads, tackling anti-social behaviour and reducing violence against women and girls.

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Victim Services

Visit our Victim Services page to view a list of all of the victim support services we fund in Surrey.


Latest News

“Don’t suffer in silence” – Commissioner’s plea to residents experiencing anti-social behaviour

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend standing next to graffiti under bridge in Guildford town centre

Commissioner Lisa Townsend said it was important to recognise the impact that anti-social behaviour can have on victims in Surrey.

34 arrests as Commissioner joins officers on hotspot patrol to cut crime in Surrey

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend on a hotspot patrol with Surrey Police officers in north Surrey

Funding from the Home Office has paid for an extra 900 patrols, resulting in 34 arrests in hotspot locations.

Office of the Commissioner hosts partners delivering victim care – after dedicated Unit helps a quarter of a million people to cope and recover

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend with the Chief Constable of Surrey Police and the Head of the Victim and Witness Care Unit at the VWCU office in Guildford Police Station

Representatives from services across the county united to drive improvements to the care that victims of crime receive.

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend sitting with a member of her team in front of the Amber charity sign

Funding local services

We support services aimed at making our communities safer, reducing re-offending and helping victims to cope and recover.

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend sat with a member of Surrey Police contact staff

Measuring performance

Visit our dedicated Data Hub to see the latest performance information from Surrey Police and our Office.

Contact us

There are a number of ways to get in touch with the Commissioner and our team about the issues that affect you.