Performance and Measurement
Force Assessment - Wiltshire
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 | Improved |
| Investigating Crime | Fair | Improved |
| Promoting Safety | Good | Stable |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Deteriorated |
| Resource Use | Fair | Improved |
| Local Policing | Excellent | Stable |
Summary of HMIC baseline assessments.
In 2004/05, Wiltshire had the lowest total recorded crime in England and Wales. Investigative performance, however, was hampered by a series of murders and other major enquiries, most of which were brought to successful conclusions in a relatively short time. Pressure from these events highlighted the limited capacity dedicated to major crime investigation, and combating cross-border criminality will represent challenges for the new Chief Constable.
Two of the main organisational challenges for 2005/06 are to introduce systems to improve the way resources are used to respond to calls from the public and to establish clear standards of service. The budget settlement for 2005/06 requires savings to be made and places pressure on staffing levels. A programme is therefore under way to determine the mix of staff and how they will deliver policing services.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: HA Woolnough
Authority Website: www.wiltshire-pa.gov.uk
Chief Constable: Martin Richards
Force Website: www.wiltshire.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 1228
- Police Staff: 811
- Community Support Officers: 41
- Other Staff: 1
- Special Constables: 174
Budget 2005/06: £88.3m
