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Knife-related homicides down by 26% under this government. More than 15,000 knives and offensive weapons removed from the streets.
Under reforms announced today, disclosure rules written before smartphones existed will be overhauled to free up officer time.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Over a quarter of a billion-pound investment to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks.
Officers fighting crime in their communities put their lives at risk every day and are repeatedly exposed to traumatic incidents in high-pressure environments.
Largest ever numbers of drug lines closed, gang leaders put behind bars and dangerous weapons seized through county line operations.
College of Policing chief executive has 30 years' policing experience and led significant reforms in professional standards, leadership and technology.
UK police to access European vehicle data in seconds, accelerating organised crime investigations.
Officers across England and Wales will spend less time behind desks and more time protecting their communities.
Highlights from the speech on PoliceAI by Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones.
Knife robberies have fallen by 21% as government action takes effect.
Biggest crime-fighting shake up in decades as police gain new powers to tackle local crime as the landmark Crime and Policing Bill receives Royal Assent.
More than 63,000 knives and weapons have been taken off our streets under this government.
Schools in high knife crime hotspots to get targeted support to divert children away from crime.
High knife crime hotspots to see surge in police patrols, knife arches and Live Facial Recognition to catch perpetrators.
Government meets target to put over 3,000 additional neighbourhood police into roles 2 months early.
First eight ‘Young Futures Hubs’ opening in Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, County Durham, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, and Tower Hamlets
Figures show a record year for county lines enforcement with more gang leaders charged and knives seized than ever before, backed by £34 million in new funding.
Miners and campaigners will finally get the answers they deserve as the government launches an inquiry into the violent events at Orgreave in 1984.
Entering a football match without a ticket will become a criminal offence this weekend, with offenders facing a banning order alongside up to £1,000 fine.
New powers will allow officers to intervene earlier and bring more criminals to justice
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