Home Secretary that ‘migration surges’ had contributed to an increase of more than a third in violent crimes in the county over 5 years to 2007.
He says immigration accounts for 78% of Kent’s population growth and warned of the soaring cost of translation services, up by a third in 3 years.
Mr Fuller says Kent’s population is expected to rise from 1.6 million now to 1.9 million in 2029 – mostly from immigration.
In his letter he said, “I feel it essential that I set out the impact population growth is having in Kent and the pressure it is placing on finite resources.”
He says that the total extra cost to the force is £34 million over the past 3 years and he will need an extra 560 constables if the immigration population continues to surge.
“There is a danger that if the future funding regime fails to respond to dynamic changes in migration the extra demand this generates will impact negatively on performance.”
This is a very stark warning. I hope the Home Secretary takes note.
I want the streets of Kent to be safe for people to walk on at night – and not just for those looking for a quick kebab!
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