Performance and Measurement
Northamptonshire
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| Performance Areas | Delivery | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Crime | Poor | Stable |
| Investigating Crime | Fair | Improved |
| Promoting Safety | Poor | Stable |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Improved |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Stable |
| Resource Use | Good | Stable |
| Local Policing | Poor | Improved |
Summary
Northamptonshire has a population of 647,000, and policing in 2005/06 was delivered via four operational commands. There are seven crime and disorder reduction partnerships and, in line with national policy, the force is shifting its strategic focus to delivery at the neighbourhood level.
In 2005/06, Northamptonshire achieved the third highest rate of crime reduction in the country, with a 7.9% reduction in crime. Reductions in domestic burglary, vehicle crime and violent crime were all significant, but improvements were still required to bring the force closer to the average of its peers. Over the last year, the force has focused on establishing a new integrated performance management system, supported by the development of call management and crime recording capabilities. Workforce development has also been a priority area, and new roles have been created to reflect the volume crime and sanction detection performance priorities.
For 2006/07, several strategic priorities have been identified, including: tackling high levels of volume crime; increasing the capacity to tackle serious and organised crime, terrorism and crime detected and brought to justice; improving public confidence in policing and reducing the fear of crime; and developing the capability to respond quickly and effectively to calls for assistance from the public.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: Dr Marie Dickie
Authority Website: http://www.northantspoliceauthority.org.uk/
Chief Constable: Peter Maddison
Force Website: www.northants.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 1317
- Police Staff: 995
- Community Support Officers: 40
- Other Staff: 2
- Special Constables: 237
Budget 2005/06: £101.8m
