Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - North Wales
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 | Good | Improved |
| Promoting Safety | Fair | Improved |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Improved |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Stable |
| Resource Use | Good | Improved |
| Local Policing | Good | Stable |
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
North Wales is more easily accessible from areas of the north-west of England than other parts of Wales, which makes it an attractive target for travelling criminals, particularly during the summer season. The type, or scale, of crime is not serious enough to attract regular regional support so the force has to respond to it alone, which puts additional pressure on resources.
Despite these challenges, significant improvements in performance during the past year have been achieved, particularly in the area of investigating crime. The force has also embarked on an ambitious neighbourhood policing programme that will see 229 community beat managers deployed to wards within the force. Managing the transition while maintaining performance and meeting demand will be a challenge, particularly when, at the same time, a central communications centre will be established to take the place of divisional control rooms.
For futher information see the full baseline assessment (language: English|Cymraeg).
Police Authority Chair: Ian Roberts
Authority Website: www.nwalespa.org
Chief Constable: Richard Brunstrom
Force Website: www.north-wales.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 1676
- Police Staff: 867
- Community Support Officers: 59
- Other Staff: 4
- Special Constables: 124
Budget 2005/06: £115.2m
