Surrey Police
South East · Territorial force · 2,200 officers
Key Statistics
Officers
2,200
Staff
1,200
Area (sq miles)
642
Population served
1,210,000
About Surrey Police
Covering the county of Surrey bordering London. A relatively low-crime area with high cost of living, offering a South East allowance to help offset housing costs.
Surrey Police serves the county of Surrey in the South East of England, which is a mix of urban and rural areas. The force is strategically positioned with borders alongside Greater London, leading to unique operational challenges, especially regarding urban crime spillover from the capital. Additionally, Surrey is well-connected with critical transport links including the M25 motorway and the A3, facilitating swift travel across the region. Notably, residents benefit from the proximity to several historic sites and areas of natural beauty, enriching the community's engagement and safety needs.
Surrey Police boasts several specialist units that enhance its operational capabilities. These include the Dog Unit, known for its effectiveness in public safety and crime prevention; the Cyber Crime Unit, aimed at tackling online threats; and the Roads Policing Unit, which focuses on maintaining road safety and managing traffic-related incidents. Each of these teams plays a vital role in addressing the unique needs of Surrey’s diverse population.
Recently, Surrey Police has emphasized community engagement and public safety initiatives, aiming to foster relationships with local communities and address specific concerns, such as rural crime and anti-social behavior. This focus presents transfer and recruitment opportunities for individuals passionate about community policing and proactive crime prevention strategies.
Current priorities
- Reducing rural crime
- Enhancing community safety
- Focus on anti-social behaviour
- Promoting road safety
Notable specialisms
Source: Welcome to Surrey Police. Summary fetched 2026-07-05.
Public-data snapshot
Workforce
Officers
2,200
Staff
1,200
Total headcount
3,400
Source: Home Office Police Workforce Statistics as of 31 March 2025 · OGL v3
HMICFRS PEEL rating
requires improvement
Inspection cycle: 2023-2025
Source: HMICFRS PEEL assessments · Open Government Licence v3.0
In recent oversight reports
Surrey Police is named in 1 recent IOPC investigation outcome or HMICFRS thematic report.
Terms of reference: Home Secretary’s commission for a thematic inspection of the handling of misconduct in fire and rescue services
2023-07-19 · HMICFRS
From data.police.uk
data.police.uk covers England, Wales & Northern Ireland; not Police Scotland.
Engagement & social channels
Stop and search
Latest available month: 2026-08. 358 recorded stop-and-search records that month. Officer-defined ethnicity was recorded on 99.2% of records.
By object of search (2026-08)
| Controlled drugs | 166 |
| Offensive weapons | 61 |
| Stolen goods | 59 |
| (not recorded) | 31 |
| Article for use in theft | 28 |
| Firearms | 9 |
| Articles for use in criminal damage | 4 |
By outcome (2026-08)
| A no further action disposal | 209 |
| Arrest | 85 |
| Community resolution | 43 |
| Summons / charged by post | 19 |
| (not recorded) | 1 |
| Caution (simple or conditional) | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recorded crime by category
7,901 crimes recorded by Surrey Police in 2026-08 (latest published month), by category. Counted from the published street-level archive; England, Wales & Northern Ireland only.
| Crime type (2026-08) | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,662 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,499 |
| Public order | 780 |
| Shoplifting | 674 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 619 |
| Other theft | 530 |
| Vehicle crime | 311 |
| Burglary | 209 |
| Drugs | 198 |
| Other crime | 162 |
| Possession of weapons | 88 |
| Bicycle theft | 69 |
| Robbery | 62 |
| Theft from the person | 38 |
| Total | 7,901 |
Source: data.police.uk street-level archive · Open Government Licence v3.0
Deaths during or following police contact
IOPC-recorded fatalities involving Surrey Police over 2004/05 to 2024/25 (2024/25 in brackets). These use the IOPC’s five categories, which have different definitions and are not additive. Figures count incidents the IOPC attributed to Surrey Police; see the national page for how multi-force incidents are handled.
South East Allowance
Up to £3,000 / year
Force-discretionary South East allowance, set by the chief constable up to the statutory maximum, to help offset higher living costs in the South East.
Recruitment
How to join Surrey Police
Application stages, entry routes, fitness and vetting requirements.