Petition · past parliament
Increase Police Funding & the Number of Police Community Support Officers.
Closed
1,005 signatures
What the petition asks
There has been a noticeable increase in crime across the UK particularly in knife, domestic burglary & vehicle-related crimes. It is apparent that the police force do not have the required resource to effectively tackle and resolve these increasing issues. We as UK citizens feel unsafe & uneasy.
Between September 2016 and September 2017 the recorded crime rose across the UK by nearly 15%, with a rise of 21% in knife crime, a massive 32% rise in domestic burglary and an 18% increase in vehicle-related crimes. National police officer numbers have fallen to the lowest level in more than three decades. The statistics clearly show that the rise in crime in recent years is a national problem that requires national solutions. It is a proven fact that police presence reduces crime.
Timeline
| 7 Mar 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Sep 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,005
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Mar 2018
Closed
7 Sep 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.