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

Funding for victims

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend and Deputy PCC Ellie Vesey-Thompson with Keely Glithero and Sue Murphy from Catalyst Support to learn about their cuckooing service.

Police & Crime Plan

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

Latest News

“You are not alone”: Commissioner urges romance fraud victims to speak to police

More than 600 reports of romance fraud were received by police in Surrey and Sussex last year - with total losses reaching over £7million.

Commissioner says Surrey Police will be properly funded to fight crime after council tax rise goes ahead

Lisa Townsend, Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner, stands in front of a large building with a Surrey County Council sign on it. She wears a tan coat with red sleeves. Her hands are clasped in front of her and she is looking straight ahead at the camera

Lisa Townsend said asking the Surrey public for more funding to support policing is not a decision she takes lightly.

“Fantastic” hub tackling domestic abuse in Surrey will remain open as new funding is secured

Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey secured £2million for Steps to Change, which opened last year.

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.