Source · HMICFRS

HMICFRS reports

Inspection reports, thematic reviews, super-complaints and joint investigations by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services.

351 reports in this collection2,109 findings indexed

Reports

351 matching reports · newest publication first

State of Policing: The Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales 2025–26

Published 8 September 2026Thematic InspectionRecommendation indexing not established

The Chief Inspector's annual assessment, based on 66 inspection reports published between 1 August 2025 and 4 September 2026. It reviews police reform and the first 13 force reports in the 2025–27 PEEL cycle, identifying investigation quality, victim contact, safeguarding, …

PEEL 2025–27: An inspection of Suffolk Constabulary

Published 20 August 2026PEEL Force Inspection24 findings indexed

HMICFRS's 2025–27 PEEL assessment of Suffolk Constabulary, including causes of concern about safeguarding vulnerable people and custody handovers.

PEEL 2025–27: An inspection of Cumbria Constabulary

Published 20 August 2026PEEL Force Inspection8 findings indexed

HMICFRS's 2025–27 PEEL assessment of Cumbria Constabulary, covering leadership, workforce, police powers, prevention, response, investigations, safeguarding, fraud and custody.

About indexed findings and status

The collection includes recommendations, causes for concern and areas for improvement. 1,627 findings are marked open and 359 completed across the collection. Read each report for the period, addressee, wording provenance and available response evidence. No indexed recommendations does not establish that a report made none.