Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Crime Statistics HMICS Perspective AG Cowie MA (Hons) MBA Assistant Inspector of Constabulary Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Police & Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 Inquire into The State, efficiency and effectiveness of Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority Approach to support PSOS and SPA to deliver services that are high quality, continually improving, effective and responsive to local needs Independent Accountable Proportionate Transparent User-Focussed Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Crime Audit Regular since 2004 Provides public and key stakeholders with greater information on which to base their assessment of the validity of crime statistics Assist PSOS in applying resource to real issues Highlight areas of good practice/improvement/increased internal audit & scrutiny Provide comprehensive, independent audit of crime data Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Statistically significant compliance rates at Scotland wide level Divisional level Certain crime types Sexual offences Violent crime Housebreaking Hate crime No-crimes Non crime related incidents 7,500 Incidents Scottish Crime Recording Standard 95% Government Counting Rules Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland Questions?