Community vs Frontline Policing Statistics

Despite Stephen Greenhalgh’s ‘complete shambles’ performance during the London Assembly Committee hearing on Thurs 21^st June, his views regarding misleading frontline statistics brought to light a number of key issues. There is a large network of statistical data surrounding policing, however frontline policing figures remain vague and inconsistent and this article will discuss the issues as to why this occurs.

One debate surrounding frontline figures is the inclusion of Neighbourhood Policing Teams and Officers. Despite their duties primarily focusing on policing wards, Neighbourhood officers are still required to respond to frontline and emergency calls which it is argued makes them frontline officers.

Assessment of frontline and neighbourhood duties and how they should be defined will be discussed, and issues and implications should these two forms of policing be separately defined considered.

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