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Police Funding Settlement 2024-25

31 January 2024

Proposing MP
Croydon South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office

At a Glance

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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