The next Police and Crime Commissioner elections are taking place in England and Wales on Thursday 5 May 2016.
Wales voter information guide
If you are in Wales, read our bilingual National Assembly for Wales and Police and Crime Commissioner voter guide for more information.
Register to vote
The deadline to register to vote for Police and Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday 5 May has now passed.
If you are not sure whether you are registered to vote, you should contact your local elections office. They will be able to let you know.
To find the contact details for your local electoral registration office, enter your postcode in the Your local area section of our homepage.
Who can vote?
To vote in a Police and Crime Commissioner election you must be:
- 18 years of age or over on polling day
- a British citizen, a qualifying Commonwealth citizen, or a citizen of the European Union
- resident in the UK
- not be subject to any legal incapacity to vote
What do Police and Crime Commissioners do?
The Police and Crime Commissioner is responsible for holding the Chief Constable and police force to account on the public's behalf.
They oversee how crime is tackled in your area and aim to make sure the police are providing a good service.
Find out more about Police and Crime Commissioners
How do I vote?
Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place in 41 police force areas covering England and Wales (excluding London). Each area has one Police and Crime Commissioner.
Police and Crime Commissioner elections use the supplementary vote system. Your ballot paper will have two columns. You can vote for a first- and second-choice of who you want to win.
Find out more about how this voting system works
How will I know who I can vote for?
You can find details of candidates for Police and Crime Commissioner elections on the Choose My PCC website.
