Police chiefs call for cuts to number of forces in England and Wales

<p>Reduction from 43 forces to as few as 12 could save money and end ‘postcode lottery’ for crime victims, leaders say</p><p>Police chiefs in England and Wales have told ministers that the number of forces should be cut to end “the postcode lottery for victims of crime”, the Guardian has learned.</p><p>They believe a reduction from the current 43 forces would save money, cut overheads and boost crime-fighting efforts.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/06/police-chiefs-call-for-cuts-to-number-of-forces-in-england-and-wales">Continue reading...</a>