Performance and Measurement
Surrey
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| Performance Areas | Delivery | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Crime | Good | Stable |
| Investigating Crime | Fair | Stable |
| Promoting Safety | Good | Improved |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Stable |
| Resource Use | Excellent | Improved |
| Local Policing | Excellent | Improved |
Summary
Surrey, one of the most densely populated counties, sits between two major international airports (Heathrow and Gatwick) and covers some of the busiest stretches of motorway in Europe. Policing services are organised in four territorial commands, with headquarters near Guildford.
During 2005/06, overall crime fell by 2%; vehicle crime by 2% and domestic burglaries by 8%. Other major achievements include dealing effectively with hate crime and policing the European Union Heads of State conference. The Surrey Road Standards Programme and a new critical incident manager role were introduced.
A pilot project within a divisional criminal investigation department has produced a 27% improvement in the speed with which crimes are resolved by 30% fewer staff, who have achieved an increased sanction detection rate of 28% within that division. The project is being expanded and the model will be rolled out into other areas during 2006.
Other major challenges for the future include embedding neighbourhood policing and increasing capability to a national standard in respect of serious and organised crime and protective services.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: James E Smith
Authority Website: www.surreypa.gov.uk
Chief Constable: Bob Quick
Force Website: www.surrey.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 1922
- Police Staff: 1485
- Community Support Officers: 126
- Other Staff: 79
- Special Constables: 280
Budget 2005/06: £165.4m
