MORE than half of the British public believe that the police have lost control of the streets it was claimed last night.

A survey by ComRes and We The People revealed that 57% of people say that police officers have surrendered control of the streets.

5 More than half of the British public think the police have lost control of our streets Credit: Alamy

People feel that criminals now have no fear of getting caught and punished for their crimes.

With London’s crime skyrocketing the poll also revealed that a quarter of the population feel unsafe at night where they live.

The survey also foujnd that 60 per cent of people hadn’t seen a police officer in their street in the past year.

Of the 2,000 adults surveyed half claimed that when they had been a victim of crime the police did not attend their homes.

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A further 30 per cent were told that they should gather evidence themselves, such as CCTV footage of the incident.

The majority of Brits, 76 per cent, also answered that they wanted more bobbies on the beat to feel safer.

National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for neighbourhood policing, Deputy Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, said police chiefs were reviewing neighbourhood policing,.

5 Half of those asked said that when they had fallen victim to crime the police did not show up at their homes Credit: PA:Press Association

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He said: “The latest inspection of police forces in England and Wales found a good level of service to the public.

“But they also found forces were under strain as they deal with rising crime and demand that is more complex – and an unprecedented terror threat – with fewer officers.

“We recognise how important and valuable neighbourhood policing teams are to local communities.”