Building on the achievements of his first term in office, the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC has drawn up a new four-year blueprint that promises to get tough on the problems that matter most to residents and businesses.

My new Police and Crime Plan builds on the progress made since I was first elected in 2021.  I have listened to the public’s views across the City and two Counties and those are reflected in the priorities I have set out.

“I’m determined to see a firm focus on the delivery of those priorities which is why I have earmarked nearly £200k from my Commissioner’s Safety Fund to get things off to a flying start.

“Local people are clear about what action they want from their police force. They expect a robust response to violence and support for the vulnerable. They want a highly visible force that operates well, and they want their roads and streets to be safer. These principles are built into my Plan, and it is my duty to make them happen. After all, we all want to feel safe and be safe as we go about our daily lives.

“Prevention will underpin all this activity as I believe strongly that prevention is better than cure. I will seek out and commission services that help residents thrive and empower communities to take ownership of local problems and work together to design solutions.

“Building safer and more prosperous communities must be a team effort in which we all play a positive role. These values formed the very building blocks of British policing two centuries ago, and I am proud to take them forward today.”

Rupert Matthews
Police & Crime Commissioner

The OPCC, Leicestershire Police and key partners are working tirelessly to deliver the Police and Crime Plan. Delivery on the key priorities in the Police and Crime Plan is monitored by the OPCC and presented to the PCC on a quarterly basis. 

You can find more information on what has been delivered as part of the Police and Crime Plan so far using the link below:

For previous Police and Crime Plans, please use the link below: