Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment the Government has made of the potential impact of trends in levels of financial settlements for local authorities on trends in levels of neighbourhood disputes involving police since 2010.

The Government has not conducted analysis on potential impact of trends in levels of financial settlements for local authorities since 2010 on trends in levels of neighbourhood disputes involving police.

This Government has supported the police by giving them the resources they need. We have confirmed a total police funding settlement of up to £18.4 billion for 2024-25, an increase of up to £842.9 million when compared to 2023-24.

Assuming full take up of precept flexibility, overall police funding available to PCCs will increase by up to £922.2 million (6.0% in cash terms).

Decisions on how to use funding and resources are an operational matter for Chief Constables. Police and Crime Commissioners are best placed to make resourcing decisions within their communities based on their local knowledge and experience.