The table and two pie charts illustrate the police budget in a particular area of Britain for the years 2017 and 2018. The table provides details about the sources of funding, while the charts depict how the allocated budget was spent in each year.
Overall, the total police budget experienced a moderate increase between the two years, rising from £304.7 million in 2017 to £318.6 million in 2018. The majority of funding came from the national government, although local taxes showed the most significant growth. Salaries accounted for the largest proportion of spending in both years, despite a slight decrease in 2018.
In terms of income sources, the national government contributed the most, increasing slightly from £175.5 million to £177.8 million. Local taxes saw a more notable rise, from £91.2 million in 2017 to £102.3 million in 2018. Meanwhile, other sources, such as grants, grew marginally by £0.5 million.
Regarding expenditure, salaries made up 75% of the total budget in 2017 but dropped to 69% in 2018. In contrast, spending on technology nearly doubled, increasing from 8% to 14%, reflecting a possible shift in operational priorities. Expenditure on buildings and transport remained unchanged at 17% over both years.