Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - Sussex
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 | Good | Stable |
| Promoting Safety | Fair | Stable |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Improved |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Stable |
| Resource Use | Good | Improved |
| Local Policing | Good | Improved |
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
Sussex police is responsible for policing the two counties of East Sussex and West Sussex, with a population of approximately 1.5 million, and a substantial number of visitors to the south coast holiday resorts each year. In addition, there are three seaports, and more than 30 million passengers pass through Gatwick Airport annually.
In 2004/05, Sussex made significant advances in performance management and bringing offenders to justice, which are beginning to show results. These include welcome reductions in domestic burglary and vehicle crime. Major crime investigation has delivered good results, and improvements in resourcing to combat cross-border criminality should occur during 2005/06. This has been assisted by continuous stability and effective leadership from the command team.
The biggest challenges for the force in 2005/06 will be around improving contact management systems for the reporting and recording of crime, the management of human resources, and continuing to improve crime reduction and detection..
For futher information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: Peter Jones
Authority Website: www.sussexpoliceauthority.gov.uk
Chief Constable: Ken Jones
Force Website: www.sussex.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 3094
- Police Staff: 1950
- Community Support Officers: 228
- Other Staff: 91
- Special Constables: 200
Budget 2005/06: £221.6m
