Police in England and Wales to get more money—but increasing funding won't necessarily mean less crime

Police spending will rise by a real-terms 2.3% per year between now and 2028–29, the government announced in its latest spending review, drawn from local council tax. The government says this will help its mission to put 13,000 neighborhood police on the streets, and "keep communities safe."

Jun 19, 2025 - 17:18
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Police spending will rise by a real-terms 2.3% per year between now and 2028–29, the government announced in its latest spending review, drawn from local council tax. The government says this will help its mission to put 13,000 neighborhood police on the streets, and "keep communities safe."