Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - Gwent
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 | Fair | Stable |
| Investigating Crime | Good* | Deteriorated |
| Promoting Safety | Good* | Stable |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Stable |
| Resource Use | Fair | Improved |
| Local Policing | Fair | Stable |
* Grades capped due to relatively low performance in priority components
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
Gwent Constabulary is responsible for policing the south-east of Wales, and has many diverse communities – from large urban towns to affluent agricultural and tourist towns. There are also a number of towns located in the south-east valleys that were once important industrial centres, but now suffer from high unemployment and deprivation.
The force is particularly successful at investigating all classes of crime and enjoys one of the highest detection rates in England and Wales. Gwent Constabulary has also reduced overall crime, and particularly the offences of burglary and vehicle crime. However, there has been a significant increase in robbery.
One of its major challenges is to maintain this credible record in crime reduction, particularly with serious, cross-border crime involving criminals from the south-west of England who travel to and through the force area. The force also has to concentrate on investigation processes to reduce crime even further.
Police Authority Chair: D Geraint Price-Thomas
Authority Website: www.gwentpa.police.uk
Chief Constable: Mike Tonge
Force Website: www.gwent.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 1438
- Police Staff: 688
- Community Support Officers: 77
- Other Staff: 21
- Special Constables: 144
Budget 2005/06: £98.2m
