Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - South 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 | Improved |
| Investigating Crime | Good | Stable |
| Promoting Safety | Good | Improved |
| Providing Assistance | Fair | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Improved |
| Resource Use | Fair | Improved |
| Local Policing | Fair | Stable |
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
South Wales police covers just under half the population of Wales, including a number of towns and some rural communities. The force area has two major cities, Cardiff, the capital of Wales and location of the Welsh Assembly, and Swansea, in its western area.
The force has reduced recorded crime in all areas including violent crime. Additionally, it has also maintained a good level of crime detection and has performed well in relation to its peers, delivering good performances in a number of areas.
The force has a good record of detecting crime and is well placed to deal with serious and major crime with its dedicated serious and major crime investigation teams. The major challenge facing the force relates to internal electronic information systems, in particular systems used to monitor and develop performance issues. The force is considering a business case to invest in this area.
Police Authority Chair: Ray Thomas
Authority Website: www.south-wales.police.uk/fe/master_auth.asp?n1=7&n2=459
Chief Constable: Barbara Wilding
Force Website: www.south-wales.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 3316
- Police Staff: 1510
- Community Support Officers: 107
- Other Staff: 82
- Special Constables: 198
Budget 2005/06: £216.6m
