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Starmer Unveils Plan to Boost Neighbourhood Policing Across England and Wales

Labour's initiative includes 13,000 new officers, mandatory peak-time patrols, and a named officer for every community, aiming to combat rising crime and antisocial behaviour.

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Fridays and Saturdays are by far the busiest for reports of ­antisocial behaviour

Overview

  • The Labour government has announced a neighbourhood policing guarantee to address escalating shoplifting and antisocial behaviour in communities.
  • The plan includes recruiting 13,000 additional police officers by 2029 and assigning a named, contactable officer to every neighbourhood.
  • Police forces will be required to conduct mandatory patrols during peak times, such as Friday and Saturday nights in town centres and hotspot areas.
  • Accountability measures tie government funding to police forces meeting patrol commitments, with HM Inspectorate of Police tasked with oversight.
  • Critics, including Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, warn of potential funding shortfalls due to increased employer National Insurance contributions, risking police job stability.