8
Mar
2013
By Calvin at 15:49 GMT, 13 years ago
Once again, thanks to Michael Clare of Thames Valley Police for bringing our attention to this news item:
More detailed crime categories are being introduced to give the public a clearer picture of how police are tackling crime.
Under the current system, 70% of crimes are recorded as 'undetected', leaving victims and the public concerned that nothing has been done by police. This will change with the introduction of a new recording framework. A new 'community resolution' category will recognise the community penalties that criminals receive.
Some forces already submit this data voluntarily, but from April 2013 all forces will be required to. This will increase transparency and improve accountability. 'Undetected' offences also include cases where 'no further action' was taken as the police were unable to mount a prosecution, either because there was insufficient evidence, the alleged victim did not want to proceed or because one party died after the offence was committed.
For more information please visit the Home Office Media Centre
Link to Home Office article: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/more-detailed-crime-categories
