Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey Annual Report 2017-18 2 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY - ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Contents 3 Introduction 4-5 PCC’s Year at a Glance 6-7 Progress made against the Police and Crime Plan 8 Police and Crime Plan Performance 9 PCC Funding, Grant Giving and Commissioning 10-11 Reducing Reoffending 12 Engaging with the Community 13 Volunteering 14-15 Looking ahead to the future 16 Contact Us POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY - ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 3 Introduction Message from David Munro, Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey Welcome to the Annual Report for the raising of the previous council 2017/18 which marks the half-way tax precept cap has enabled me to point in my current four year term of provide a more secure financial basis office as your elected Police and Crime for the future. Commissioner. where victims are now feeling much Surrey’s new policing model has now more confident and supported to This last year has proved to be a had time to bed in, allowing officers come forward than before. particularly challenging one for policing and staff to balance demands from nationally with the spectre of terrorism serious and complex crimes with the But the Force must continue to stay sadly looming large with the appalling need to retain visible, local policing. ahead of new crimes and crack down attacks we witnessed in Manchester There are now more police officers in on emerging trends as they occur. and London. It was brought even local teams than there were two years In particular we have seen a rise in closer to home for us here in Surrey ago who are trained to deal with a burglary which I know has caused back in September when a number of wider range of policing problems. concern for our residents. The residents in Sunbury were evacuated Force are working hard to tackle this during the major anti-terrorism I have reviewed the projects funded by problem and I’m pleased to report operation connected to the Parsons my office to make sure they improve that burglary rates are now heading in Green tube attack. safety for the residents of Surrey, with the right direction but we must sustain a particular emphasis on reducing re- that effort going forward. I visited a reception centre to talk to offending which you can read about in those people displaced from their Equally, victims of crime must this report. homes and was struck by the sense be properly supported and I am of community spirit and stoicism of The Force also maintained those committed to working with the Chief those affected. Communities defeat improvements made in recent years in Constable to maintain the high levels terrorism which is why we must areas such as dealing with vulnerable of confidence and satisfaction people preserve the strong relationship people by securing ‘good’ ratings have in Surrey Police. between the police and the public and across the board following the annual Our police officers and staff face ensure we maintain their confidence. police effectiveness, efficiency and difficult, challenging and often legitimacy (PEEL) inspections carried Two years into the job and building dangerous situations on a daily basis out Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for those confident communities is and the events of the last year serve as Police and Fire & Rescue Services something I’ve been reflecting on a timely reminder how much we should (HMICFRS). when considering what has been all value what they do to keep us safe. achieved so far and what direction There is always lots of room for My thanks go to all those who work for Surrey Police needs to head towards. improvement of course – we have Surrey Police for their professionalism, seen rising crime rates in many areas At the time of writing this Annual dedication and achievements over Report, I am in the process of and although this is following the the last year. I would also like to thank refreshing the six priorities in my national trend, it is a particular area the residents of Surrey for their views Police and Crime Plan. My original we must concentrate on. There are and suggestions, all the volunteers, priorities still remain relevant and positive reasons for some of these charities and organisations we have form a key part of the foundations for rises – particularly in the increase in worked with over the last year and its successor so this report does look reporting of sexual abuse, child sexual my staff in the Office of the Police and back at progress made against them exploitation and domestic abuse Crime Commissioner for their efforts. over the last year. I look forward to working with you all But I am a firm believer the best plans again over the next year to continue are ones that continue to evolve providing a policing service the people over time so it felt like a good time of Surrey can continue to be proud of. to update my plan with what I feel the Force must focus on in the next two years. I believe we have achieved much over the last 12 months. The David Munro Force has a stable top team under Police and Crime Commissioner Chief Constable Nick Ephgrave and for Surrey 4 POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY - ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 PCC’s year at a glance It has been a busy year in the PCC’s office with a number of key decisions being made, a range of projects being launched and some important visits from people such as the Home Secretary and Victims Commissioner. There have been some big conference in Woking to combat to find a better solution to the announcements such as the decision modern slavery. issue of unauthorised Traveller on the future of fire governance in encampments. the county and an exciting estates July 2017 • The community response is project looking to find a new • A brand new project aimed Headquarters site for Surrey Police. praised after the PCC visits at helping vulnerable people reception centre for residents Here is a month-by-month guide to struggling with severe alcohol and during the huge anti-terror drug issues is launched in Surrey some of the key events the PCC and operation in Sunbury connected to thanks to funding from the OPCC. his office have been involved in over the Parsons Green tube attack. the last year: • A week-long knife amnesty, October 2017 supported by the PCC, is launched April 2017 in Surrey as part of a national • Victims Commissioner Baroness • The PCC is interviewed by a campaign to tackle knife crime. Newlove is welcomed to Surrey prisoner for National Prison Radio by the PCC to discuss the services August 2017 when he pays a visit to HMP provided for victims of crime and Brixton to see the work they do • The PCC joined Surrey and Sussex Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the helping offenders learn new skills. officers on the streets of Brighton county. to celebrate the annual Pride event. • Recommendations around • The PCC announces decision to firearms licensing must be put on hold a current change in carefully followed says the governance for Surrey Fire and PCC after Independent Police Rescue Service but calls for better Complaints Commission (IPCC) regional collaboration. publish report into double murder case where two women were shot dead on a Surrey farm. May 2017 • PCC calls for vigilance and unity following a minutes silence at August 2017 – PCC joined Surrey Police HQ for the victims of Surrey and Sussex officers the Manchester Arena bombing. in Brighton for annual • Over 40 young people Pride event congratulated after graduating through the Youth Engagement Scheme (YES) funded by the Surrey • A new Joint Enforcement Team OPCC. (JET) that will help combat anti- social behaviour and low-level June 2017 crime in Guildford is launched • The PCC joins faith leaders from with support and funding from across Surrey for a peace vigil at the OPCC. October 2017 – PCC the Shah Jahan Mosque to stand welcomes Victims together against the recent terror September 2017 attacks. Commissioner Baroness • The PCC writes to all his Newlove to discuss services • PCCs from across the region join counterparts across the country in Surrey forces for a ground-breaking calling for a coordinated approach POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY - ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 5 Chief Constable during visit to Surrey. • Surrey is among those forces hailed by the PCC for making it into this year’s Stonewall Workplace Equality Index which recognises Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT+) representation across the workplace. February 2018 • Surrey’s Police and Crime Panel approve the PCC’s proposed 5.3% increase in the policing element of November 2017 – PCC gives backing to ‘Sammy’s Law’ the Council Tax for 2018/19 after the previous cap is raised by the campaign to pardon crimes by teenage grooming victims government. • The PCC joins charity staff and November 2017 fraudsters by becoming a volunteers on a candlelit walk ‘SCAMbassador’ for the ‘Friends through Guildford to mark Sexual • Sammy’s Law – a campaign to Against Scams’ initiative run by pardon crimes committed by National Trading Standards. Abuse and Sexual Violence teenage grooming victims is given Awareness Week. the PCC’s backing. • Funding from the OPCC helps launch a new joint “One Stop March 2018 • Surrey celebrates becoming Shop” project in Guildford • The PCC supports fight against only the second official White providing a range of support burglary rise in Surrey as forensic Ribbon County in the UK for services to help those on marking kits are rolled out to its commitment of agencies in probation from returning to a life residents.