Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - Leicestershire
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 | Improved |
| Investigating Crime | Fair | Improved |
| Promoting Safety | Good | Improved |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Stable |
| Resource Use | Fair | Improved |
| Local Policing | Excellent | Stable |
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
The growth in organised and violent crime, particularly within the city of Leicester, coupled with significant rural issues across the county, mean the force faces considerable pressures delivering its policing service. There is good continuity within the command team and, with the exception of the Assistant Chief Constable (crime) appointed in 2005, the chief officer team has been in post for some time.
During 2004/05, the force achieved strong improvements in its performance, with reductions in the rate of domestic burglary, vehicle crime and robbery and increased sanction detection rates in volume crime categories. However, a challenge for the force during 2005/06 is to reduce violent crime and strengthen its overall crime reduction/detection performance in comparison to its peer group. The force is continuing to build on its existing culture of community policing, focusing on community engagement and contact through the ‘Getting Personal’ programme, as well as further development of neighbourhood policing teams.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: David J Saville
Authority Website: www.leics-pa.police.uk
Chief Constable: Matthew Baggott
Force Website: www.leics.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 2311
- Police Staff: 1033
- Community Support Officers: 103
- Other Staff: 67
- Special Constables: 181
Budget 2005/06: £138.1m
