Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - Cumbria
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 | Stable |
| Investigating Crime | Fair* | Stable |
| Promoting Safety | Fair | Stable |
| Providing Assistance | Fair | Improved |
| Citizen Focus | Excellent | Improved |
| Resource Use | Fair | Improved |
| Local Policing | Good | Stable |
* Grade capped due to relatively low performance in a priority component
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
Cumbria is the second largest county in England by area and while its population is just under half a million, it attracts over 23 million visitors each year. Cumbria is divided into three operational areas and the previous two years have seen a significant realignment in the way that the force’s local policing service is delivered, with 19 local policing teams providing core services and a more visible policing presence.
In January 2005, the force dealt with severe flooding in Carlisle. Multi-agency emergency planning measures were implemented, as up to 3,000 homes required evacuation. As a result the police station was lost, as were 20 vehicles and all equipment on the ground floor. This had a disruptive influence on policing in the area, although contingency measures were effective.
Key challenges for the force in 2005/06 include increasing its performance in the investigation of volume crime.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: Reginald Watson
Authority Website: www.cumbriapoliceauthority.org.uk
Chief Constable: Michael Baxter
Force Website: www.cumbria.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 1260
- Police Staff: 730
- Community Support Officers: 17
- Other Staff: 0
- Special Constables: 126
Budget 2005/06: £85.6m
