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Trust in the police across social divides in England

This article examines which groups in England are more or less likely to trust the police. Younger people from marginalised backgrounds, especially in London, report the lowest levels of trust. At the same time, some less-expected groups, such as White working-class men outside London, also show lower trust, while older working-class women tend to show more. These findings highlight how trust in the police is unevenly distributed, and point to the need for stronger community engagement and training tailored to different groups if confidence in policing is to be rebuilt.

Full article: https://doi.org/10.1080/10439463.2025.2529300
Citation:

• Tura, F., Pickering, S., Hansen, M. E., & Hunter, J. (2025). Intersectional inequalities in trust in the police in England. Policing and Society, 1-15.