The table and charts illustrate information about the police budget in one area of Britain in 2017 and 2018, including the sources of income and how the money was spent.
Overall, the total police budget increased over the two-year period, and salaries remained the largest area of expenditure despite a slight decrease in their proportion. At the same time, spending on technology rose noticeably.
In terms of income, the total budget grew from £304.7 million in 2017 to £318.6 million in 2018. The largest contribution in both years came from the national government, which increased slightly from £175.5 million to £177.8 million. Local taxes also rose significantly, from £91.2 million to £102.3 million, while other sources such as grants remained almost unchanged at around £38 million.
Regarding expenditure, salaries accounted for 75% of the budget in 2017 but fell to 69% in 2018. In contrast, spending on technology increased from 8% to 14%. Expenditure on buildings and transport stayed constant at 17% in both years.