Extra funding to tackle anti-social behaviour

Surrey Police has secured an extra £1m of funding from the Home Office to help tackle anti-social behaviour.

The funding, which was secured by the police and crime commissioner, will allow the police to maintain enhanced uniformed patrols and support from plain clothed officers, to deter crime and take strong enforcement action where needed.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council said the money will go towards the Safer Redhill partnership, which is encouraging people visiting, working or living in the town to report the behaviour to police and council officers.

Councillor Richard Biggs, leader of the council, said: "The crime rate in Reigate & Banstead is lower than the Surrey average but we don’t want to be complacent."

Andy Nash, chair of the Redhill Business Guild, said: "The success of recent police enforcement operations shows real progress in addressing both the causes and effects of anti-social behaviour and crime."

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