Agenda item

The Panel considered a report of the Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner which provided information about Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) report into Durham’s Crime Data Integrity which was published on 15 February 2018 (for copy see file of Minutes).

The PCVC informed the Panel that this was a good inspection report from HMICFRS which highlighted some areas for improvement.  However he was pleased to report that the force had been rated as outstanding in the category of demonstrating leadership and culture necessary to meet the national standards for crime recording.

Councillor Boyes referred to the timeliness of crime recording which showed that 50% of violent crime and sexual offences were not recorded within 24 hours.  The PCVC replied that the force had up to 72 hours to record offences, adding that work was taking place within the force regarding sexual offences to ensure these were being correctly processed.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.