Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - City of London
Back to previous pageEach assessment made about the force in the seven key performance areas is shown here. A summary of force performance is also provided, and additionally, users can view the force’s assessments in comparison to its peers. Finally, basic factual information about the force is shown.
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| Performance Areas | Delivery | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Crime | Good | Improved |
| Investigating Crime | Good | Improved |
| Promoting Safety | Fair | Stable |
| Providing Assistance | Fair | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Good | Improved |
| Resource Use | Good | Improved |
| Local Policing | Good | Improved |
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
The City of London is the world’s leading international centre for finance and related business services, and includes a host of high profile and sensitive locations. The City of London is unique in a number of respects, making comparison with other force areas difficult.
The 2002/03 force review of shape and functions enabled the force in 2004/05 to deliver good levels of performance in key areas such as economic crime, public disorder and community policing. Additionally, the force continued to achieve low crime rates and high detection rates.
The City of London requires a range of policing styles that include interventionist policies to address terrorism, and ward policing developed to address community needs. While overall levels of volume and serious crime remain low, the proliferation of pubs and clubs, and the emergence of the City as a 24-hour entertainment centre, are contributing to a changing demand and crime profile.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: Keith Knowles
Authority Website: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/our_services/law_order
Commissioner: James Hart
Force Website: www.cityoflondon.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 881
- Police Staff: 298
- Community Support Officers: 14
- Other Staff: 0
- Special Constables: 52
Budget 2005/06: £72.8m
