New figures show that over 200 extra police officers have been recruited in Norfolk to keep streets safe.
- Newly released figures show that 211 police officers have been recruited in Norfolk as part of the government’s pledge to put 20,000 more officers on the streets by March 2023.
- Since the recruitment drive was launched in 2019, the 43 police forces across England and Wales have seen an additional 13,576 police officers recruited, putting the government on track to deliver on its manifesto promise, despite Labour Mayors failing to hit their targets.
- The additional police for Norfolk builds on the government’s Beating Crime Plan and Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act – aimed at reducing crime, protecting victims and making the country safer.
James Wild MP has welcomed the announcement that 211 police officers have been recruited in Norfolk since September 2019, bringing the total number of officers up to 1,888.
The latest figures are part of the government’s drive to get 20,000 more police officers on the street by March 2023, and puts the government on track to fulfil its manifesto commitment with 68 per cent of the target now met.
Across the 43 police forces, an additional 13,576 officers have been recruited, bringing the total number of police officers in England and Wales to 142,526 – where they are already having an impact in tackling crime and keeping communities safe.
The latest figures also show that the police are more representative of the communities they serve. More than four in ten new recruits in Norfolk since April 2020 are female, compared to 33.4 per cent of serving officers. 2.7 per cent of recruits come from an ethnic minority background, compared to 2.5 per cent of existing officers.
The 13,576 extra officers will support the government’s crackdown on crime, which has seen the launch of the Beating Crime Plan and the passing of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act with tougher sentences for the most serious offenders.
Commenting James said:
“Tackling crime and keeping our communities safe is a priority and I recently met Norfolk’s Chief Constable to talk about domestic abuse, delays in court cases, rolling up county lines, and rural crime. The successful recruitment means there are more police officers in Norfolk helping to pursue criminals, keep neighbours safe, and protect vulnerable people.
Notes to Editors
- Home Office figures show 13,576 extra police officers have been recruited nationally in Q3 2021 (Home Office, Official Statistics, 27 April 2022, link).
- Home Office figures show 211 extra police officers have been recruited in Norfolk since September 2019 (Home Office, Official Statistics, 27 April 2022, link).
