Context
In Esher and Walton, 92% of burglaries went unsolved and only attended by police in 37% of cases. This has caused a decline in confidence among constituents.
Question
What steps is she taking to support the police to tackle burglaries? In my local authority area, 92% of burglaries were not solved with suspects identified, which is the worst figure in the country, and in Surrey as a whole, only 37% of burglaries are attended by police. This has contributed to declining confidence in local policing among constituents. How specifically will the Government’s new police performance unit and their neighbourhood policing guarantee ensure my constituents can feel safe at home? Will she join me in committing to a statutory burglary response guarantee to ensure all domestic burglaries are attended?
Answer from The Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson)
The police have committed in England and Wales to attend every home burglary scene. I am concerned about what has been said regarding local force performance. The College of Policing outlines best practices for investigating burglaries which should be adhered to by forces, setting standards and guidance on victim handling. Mindful of the concerns raised, I will write with details of additional steps that can be taken.
Not addressed: Commitment to statutory burglary response guarantee not directly addressed
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