Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire

🗣️ We want to hear from you! Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe is inviting residents to share their views on the proposed Police Precept for 2025/26. This is the amount each household pays for policing from its Council Tax bill. Give your feedback on the options for the next financial year ahead of the new budget being set. 👉 Take the survey today: https://zurl.co/PltmS

Congratulations to all of the services and organisations across the county who have today been announced as being awarded a combined total of over £450,000 to deliver projects seeking to build a safer Warwickshire for all 27 initiatives have been supported with £275,000 for the 2025/26 financial year These projects have been awarded across four funds: 🛑 Crime prevention 📉 Reducing reoffending 👦 Children and young people 🚙 Road safety From youth clubs and community based volunteer groups, to mediation services and riders' groups encouraging safer road use, a range of activities have received funding A further £175,000 has been made available to support projects by Community Safety Partnerships across the county Throughout the year, we will be highlighting the recipients across our channels and showcasing the difference they are making in Warwickshire You can find out more about the successful applicants and the projects they will be delivering on our website: https://zurl.co/2Aor9

To get to the heart of offending and criminality, partner agencies all play their part to really make a difference and create a Safer Warwickshire for All. While the plan holds the Chief Constable to account for how the force will deliver aspects of this, it will also be used to bring partners together with a focussed vision to achieve collaboratively. There is already brilliant partnership working taking place across the county around issues including tackling abuse and exploitation, reducing violent crime and responding to serious organised crime. Yet there is always more to be done. Local authorities, health, criminal justice and our third sector organisations will work closely alongside police and the OPCC to protect communities, safeguard people and strengthen policing.

While navigating the justice system, victims need to be listened to. They must be informed, supported and respected during the difficult and stressful times they face. As part of a Safer Warwickshire for All, high quality investigations that leads to bringing more offenders to justice is essential for maintaining confidence of victims and the wider public. To support the delivery of this, the Police and Crime Commissioner has laid out plans to: o Work with all criminal justice partners to ensure victims get clear and accessible information about their rights and how to access support o Improve referral pathways between police and specialist services who can offer this support o Seek feedback from victims to identify areas for continuous improvement o Support the use of Restorative Justice to give victims a voice o Advocate for Out of Court Resolutions so victims receive timely justice, when appropriate Alongside this will be the commissioning of services who work with victims and survivors to ensure they feel valued and supported. More details about the Safer Warwickshire for All plan can be found on our website at https://zurl.co/UNJ7i

Time being spent on core policing duties is what the public expects from the force and is why officers and staff join in the first instance. A workforce who are supported to serve local communities through improved technology, equipment and training provides greater efficiencies to allow this to happen. It also means the public get to see even more of the great work that is taking place every day across the force. This is why increasing effectiveness within policing is one of the priorities for a Safer Warwickshire for All. The Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to: • Working with partners so those in need receive the right support from the most appropriate agency, protecting officers from being called elsewhere • Support the wellbeing of officers and staff, so they can manage the challenges that come with their roles effectively • Investing in technology to automate routine tasks, improve productivity, and support complex investigations Whilst holding the Chief Constable to account for maximising productivity and ensuring the investments made improve services to benefit officers and the public. More details about the Safer Warwickshire for All plan can be found on our website at https://zurl.co/B9KhU

Warwickshire’s policing priorities for the next four years have been set out in a new Police and Crime Plan, launched today by Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe. Titled ‘A Safer Warwickshire for All’, the 2025-29 strategy outlines a comprehensive vision for crime prevention, community safety, and law enforcement across the county. Developed following extensive public and partner consultation, the plan sets out key commitments to strengthen policing, safeguard people, and protect communities. It also ensures Warwickshire Police continues to be effective, accountable, and responsive to the needs of local residents. Across each of these is a commitment to ensure victims are heard, crime is prevented, communities feel empowered, partners work together effectively, and money is spent wisely to benefit residents. Watch the video to find out more!

There's still time to give your feedback on options for funding policing in Warwickshire over the next financial year, which includes the amount each household will pay through Council Tax (known as the Police Precept). Our simple survey takes only a few minutes to complete and the information gained will help the Commissioner to make a decision on the Police Precept when he proposes his budget in early February. Take the survey today at: https://zurl.co/37qIu

We'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Celebrate Christmas Eve responsibly! Did you know the morning after can be just as risky? Plan ahead, book your ride not just for tonight but also for a safe journey tomorrow morning. #SafeHolidays #PlanAhead #ResponsibilityOnTheRoads

Our annual grants are awarded to projects that are making a difference locally to both individuals and communities in line with our Police and Crime Plan. Today I visited Futures Unlocked- their project is bridging the gap between prison and the community and ensuring that people are given every opportunity to break the cycle of offending. With prison populations growing these organisations are crucial to stop the revolving door. Thank you for sharing some very personal stories today.