Performance and Measurement
Warwickshire
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| Performance Areas | Delivery | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Crime | Fair | Stable |
| Investigating Crime | Poor | Stable |
| Promoting Safety | Fair | Improved |
| Providing Assistance | Good | Stable |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Stable |
| Resource Use | Good | Stable |
| Local Policing | Fair | Improved |
Summary
Warwickshire has a population of 525,500 and is policed by two territorial commands, each divided into five districts in line with the five district or borough councils.
An unprecedented level of major incidents in 2005/06 occupied 70% of detectives at times, and this impacted upon performance against policing priorities. While the level of all recorded crime has increased slightly, reductions in domestic burglary and vehicle crime have been recorded, and crime and violent crime detection targets were met.
Another major achievement was the construction and implementation of the Northern Justice Centre, a centre of excellence where the police station, Crown Prosecution Service and Magistrates’ Court are co-located on the same site. At the same time, the force introduced a collaborative, multi-agency approach to support victims and witnesses involved in cases within the criminal justice system, which has been cited as an example of best practice.
Challenges for the future are to introduce the neighbourhood policing model by November 2006 and, over the next 12 months, to introduce a new crime recording system. Warwickshire is also introducing an ambitious citizen-focused programme, which will aim to deliver ease of contact for customers and a first-class response. The purpose is to increase the quality of service and improve overall satisfaction in the public’s dealings with the police.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: Philip Blundell
Authority Website: www.warwickshirepa.gov.uk
Chief Constable: John Burbeck
Force Website: www.warwickshire.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 1032
- Police Staff: 605
- Community Support Officers: 64
- Other Staff: 5
- Special Constables: 211
Budget 2005/06: £77.2m
