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This page contains press release 74/03, in which the MPA announces that the Met has been given an ‘amber’ grading in the Audit Commission’s inspection of the Met’s crime reporting systems.
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Audit commission awards 'amber' to Met in national crime reporting standards
74/03
07 October 2003
The Met was given an ‘amber’ grading in the Audit Commission’s inspection of the Met’s crime reporting systems - identifying performance was adequate but further work was needed in key areas.
The Audit Commission’s national inspection of all constabularies’ crime reporting systems, compiled in March 2003, forms part of the Home Office strategy to put in place National Crime Recording Standards (NCRS). The aim of NCRS is to focus more closely on the victim’s needs and expectations when reporting a crime, and promote a consistent approach to recording crime across the country.
The inspection highlighted the Met’s standard is at its best for burglary and vehicle crime reports, although street crime was not examined as a specific issue. However, the report also revealed that the Met needs to fully document the reasons as to why some reports to police end with no crime being recorded. Results also showed discrepancies in performance across London’s 32 boroughs and these figures will be studied closely to see what lessons can be taken from the highest achieving boroughs.
The Met has already begun to address the issues raised. The newly formed Crime Integrity Team will report back to the MPA and senior officers on progress being made in response to areas identified as needing further work. Basic awareness training of the NCRS will be increased for all officers but particularly with increased training for those officers who take the initial crime report from the public (Computer Aided Despatch system operators).
Richard Sumray, Chair of the Planning Performance and Review Committee, said:
“The Met have made a good start on implementing the National Crime Reporting Standards but they still have some way to go. The Audit Commission has pointed out the importance of training and good management in implementing the new system. The MPA’s role is to ensure that the Met makes progress and we shall monitor them closely in the months ahead.”
Full details of the report can be found on the MPA website
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