Source · HMICFRS
How effectively do the police record crime?
28 August 2025
Thematic Inspection
3 recommendations
Recommendations
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Forces need to improve their recording of all violent crime, in particular conduct crimes such as harassment, stalking and controlling or coercive behaviour and less serious assaults.
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Forces should make sure they quickly and correctly record crimes related to domestic abuse.
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Forces need to make sure all officers and staff involved in crime recording are appropriately trained and understand their role in recording crime. They should also make sure there is effective oversight and scrutiny of crime-recording decisions and accuracy.