Police in England, Wales and NI too overworked to investigate crimes properly – report
by Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent from on (#6W6TD)
Watchdog finds forces are overwhelmed' by common offences, and victims are being failed
Overworked police lack the resources, time and experience to investigate crimes properly, leading to victims being failed and an erosion in faith in law enforcement, an official report has found.
The report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) says that the rate of positive outcomes - when police identify a suspect and they face justice - has crashed from 25% in England and Wales a decade ago to 11% in 2024.
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