Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - Surrey
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 | Excellent | Stable |
| Investigating Crime | Fair | Improved |
| Promoting Safety | Good | Stable |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Improved |
| Resource Use | Good | Improved |
| Local Policing | Excellent | Improved |
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
Surrey has differing contexts for policing services, with predominantly high-density urban and commercial areas bordered by major road networks to the north, and rural areas to the south and west. The force prides itself on having one of the safest counties in England and Wales and leads on developing national standards in community and mixed-economy policing.
A key focus of the Surrey Police Standard is its commitment to quality of service and increasing customer satisfaction. This work, together with other measures, has resulted in significant improvements in public confidence. Human resource (HR) challenges regarding recruitment and retention of police officers and staff have led to the introduction of a range of innovative measures. The force has also contended with a number of high-profile investigations that it has well managed and brought, in the main, to successful conclusions.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: Liz Campbell
Authority Website: www.surreypa.gov.uk
Chief Constable: Bob Quick
Force Website: www.surrey.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 1959
- Police Staff: 1472
- Community Support Officers: 115
- Other Staff: 44
- Special Constables: 289
Budget 2005/06: £157.9m
