House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Police Funding Settlement 2024-25
31 January 2024 · Home Office
Proposed by Chris Philp Con Croydon South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Home Secretary has determined the police funding settlement for England and Wales for 2024-25
- Government is increasing overall policing system funding by up to 842.9 million, bringing the total to 18.4 billion
- Local policing bodies will see an increase of up to 922.2 million if PCCs use precept flexibility, raising their total to 16.4 billion
Issue summary
The Home Secretary has determined the police funding settlement for England and Wales in 2024-25.
Action requested
The Government is increasing overall policing system funding by up to £842.9 million, bringing the total settlement to £18.4 billion. Local policing bodies will see an increase of up to £922.2 million if PCCs utilise precept flexibility, raising their total funding to £16.4 billion.
Key facts
- The police funding for 2024-25 is set at £18.4 billion.
- Local policing bodies' funding will increase by up to £922.2 million if precept flexibility is used.
- Funding has increased by up to 30.7% since 2019-20 in cash terms.
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