Performance and Measurement
West Yorkshire
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| Performance Areas | Delivery | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Reducing Crime | Good | Stable |
| Investigating Crime | Excellent | Improved |
| Promoting Safety | Fair | Improved |
| Providing Assistance | Excellent | Improved |
| Citizen Focus | Fair | Improved |
| Resource Use | Good | Improved |
| Local Policing | Good | Improved |
Summary
West Yorkshire forms the largest conurbation in the Yorkshire and Humber region, with a diverse population of 2.1 million, 11% of whom are from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. There are ten territorial divisions within West Yorkshire, which are aligned to the five local authority and crime and disorder reduction partnerships. Neighbourhood policing teams have been introduced across all divisions, and the force has the highest number of community support officers outside the Metropolitan Police. It is a leading force in tackling anti-social behaviour.
This year, West Yorkshire Police achieved significant reductions in crime while increasing overall sanction detection rates. Over 400 disruptions of criminals involved in issues affecting more than one territorial command or a neighbouring force have taken place and over £3 million of criminal assets confiscated. The force received a national award for excellence in financial investigation and achieved national accreditation for its special operations unit.
West Yorkshire Police is being used as an exemplar force to demonstrate the potential benefits that workforce modernisation can bring. The force has also been leading the development of regional responses to counter terrorism and serious and organised crime.
In 2006/07, the force will focus on improving quality of service through improved contact management. It also needs to develop partnerships further in order to support operational delivery of neighbourhood policing.
For further information see the full baseline assessment.
Police Authority Chair: Mark Burns-Williamson
Authority Website: www.wypa.org
Chief Constable: Colin Cramphorn
Force Website: www.westyorkshire.police.uk
Staff Numbers:
- Police Officers: 5644
- Police Staff: 3165
- Community Support Officers: 462
- Other Staff: 26
- Special Constables: 440
Budget 2005/06: £383.0m
