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Derbyshire Constabulary 2021/22

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The force says...

Derbyshire is an economically, culturally and ethnically diverse county, with a population over 1 million where 7 percent are from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. The county ranges from the vibrant city of Derby to former mining communities, vast moorland and the Peak District National Park.

Protecting the vulnerable is a key priority and includes those suffering child sexual abuse or exploitation and domestic abuse (21,582 domestic incidents and 12,150 non-crimes in 2021/22). To meet these demands the force is reorganising functions under a new Serious Crime and Intelligence Directorate.

To deliver the police and crime commissioner’s priorities and provide a high-quality policing service, the force works closely with partner agencies and collaborates with other regional forces. The force shares a head of strategic assets with the fire and rescue service and they have co-located some functions.

In 2021/22 the force dealt with 214,079 incidents resulting in 87,135 crimes – a 14 percent rise on the previous year, against a 16 percent rise nationally. Derbyshire maximises all opportunities to record and resolve crimes at first point of contact. A crime data integrity improvement plan and a comprehensive package of training has resulted in a sharp uplift of the numbers of crime recorded, such that we are now recording 56% more crime than in 2017/18.

In the last three years, we have gained 163 police officers and lost 68 staff members, employing 1,933 police officers and 1,473 staff. The force spends £190 per head of population, £39 below the national average. Public satisfaction remains high, with 78 percent stating they are satisfied with their treatment by Derbyshire Constabulary. Our commitment is simple: to provide a high-quality service to everyone in Derbyshire.

Disclaimer: the above statement has been prepared by Derbyshire Constabulary. The views and information in it are not necessarily those of HMICFRS.