Figures show residents have high level of confidence in Cheshire Constabulary

Recent figures show residents in Cheshire have a high level of confidence in the service Cheshire Constabulary provides.

The latest statistics from The Crime Survey for England and Wales – Perceptions of Police cover the year to June 2024 and highlight that Cheshire Constabulary ranks well above the national average.

Of those who responded to the survey in Cheshire, 73.4% of people said they had overall confidence in policing, meaning Cheshire Constabulary was rated second across England and Wales, and above the national average of 65.3%.

A total of 58.9% of people in Cheshire said police can be relied upon when needed. This was the second highest level in England and Wales and well above the national average of 50.4%.

The force was also ranked third for residents agreeing that police were doing a good/excellent job in their local area, with 58.7% of people agreeing with the statement. The national average was 48.3%.

Another stand-out figure for Cheshire Constabulary was 84% of people in Cheshire believing that the police will treat them with respect. Again, this figure was above the national average of 79.8%.

Chief Constable Mark Roberts said:

“These figures are testament to the hard work of our officers who build a strong relationship with the people we serve.

“Not only do our officers and staff work tirelessly to catch offenders and prevent criminal behaviour in our county, but they also offer public reassurance and advice to residents and businesses, and always strive to help people feel safe in their communities.

“Over the past few years, the force has undertaken incredibly difficult investigations into some horrendous crimes, ensuring those responsible were brought before the courts and dealt with accordingly.

“We have also undertaken a number of proactive operations, targeting those who bring harm to our communities. These have included Operation Crossbow, where we worked with neighbouring police forces as part of our efforts to disrupt those crossing the border to commit crime in Cheshire. These operations have been a huge success, with multiple arrests and items seized to make Cheshire a safer place for those who live and work here.

“This is just a snapshot of what officers and staff have dealt with day in and day out over the past 12 months and will continue to deal with as we enter the end of 2024 and into 2025. These latest figures will redouble our efforts to further enhance our relationship with the people of Cheshire.”