Corporate report State of Policing 2025 to 2026

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service's Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales 2025 to 2026

Applies to England and Wales

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State of Policing: The Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales 2025–26

State of Policing: The Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales 2025–26

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This is His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary’s report to the Secretary of State, under section 54(4) of the Police Act 1996. It contains her independent assessment, as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, of the efficiency and effectiveness of policing in England and Wales. It is based on the inspections we carried out between 1 August 2025 and 4 September 2026.

From: HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services

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