Analysis of new Home Office statistics commissioned by the Liberal Democrats from the House of Commons Library has shown the drastic cuts to PCSOs in Surrey.

A total of 88 full-time equivalent PCSOs were employed in Surrey as of September 2022. This is in stark contrast to the 123 that were employed in March 2015 - meaning there have been 35 PCSOs cut from Surrey in that time.

Helen said, “These shocking figures prove that Conservative Ministers are yet again failing to prevent crime in Surrey. They should be ashamed.”

“Liberal Democrats are calling for a return to proper community policing, where officers are visible, trusted and known personally to local people. We will build communities where people are safe - and feel safe, too.”