Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - South Yorkshire
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 | Stable* |
| Promoting Safety | Fair | Improved |
| Providing Assistance | Poor | Improved |
| Citizen Focus | Poor | Improved |
| Resource Use | Fair | Improved |
| Local Policing | Fair | Improved |
* Grade capped pending full compliance with national standard for crime recording
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
South Yorkshire police has responsibility for the county’s three boroughs of Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham and also the city of Sheffield. With this responsibility comes a number of challenges, including the policing of five football league grounds and a number of other major sporting events.
In 2004/05 the force achieved a good reduction in most crime areas and a small reduction in crime overall. There was a significant increase in recorded violent crime. The force increased its sanction detection rate in all crime areas.
As the first force in Europe to be ‘Recognised for Excellence’ by the European Foundation for Quality Management (2003), South Yorkshire is moving towards a more community-focused and partnership-enhanced style of policing, with local policing teams now established in the force. Other reform initiatives include the establishment of major incident teams, the restructuring of the Sheffield Basic Command Units (BCUs) and a rationalisation of senior ranks.
For futher information see the full baseline assessment.Police Authority Chair: Alan Hartley
Authority Website: www.southyorks.org.uk
Chief Constable: Meredydd Hughes
Force Website: www.southyorks.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 3307
- Police Staff: 1729
- Community Support Officers: 124
- Other Staff: 18
- Special Constables: 204
Budget 2005/06: £216.6m
