The table and pie chart illustrate the sources and distribution of the police budget for the years 2017 and 2018. Overall, the total police budget increased, showing growth in all sources from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, spending in the technology category rose, while expenditures on buildings and transport declined. Salaries for officers and staff remained unchanged during this period.
The primary source of the police budget came from the national government, which experienced an increase of approximately £2 million, rising from £175.5 million in 2017. Local taxes saw the most significant increase, climbing by over £10 million from £91.2 million to £102.3 million between 2017 and 2018. The category labeled ‘other sources’ exhibited the smallest increment, showing an increase of just £0.5 million.
In terms of budget distribution, the highest expenditure category was buildings and transport, accounting for three-quarters of the budget in 2017. This proportion decreased by 6 percent in 2018. Technology costs ranked second, experiencing the most substantial growth, nearly doubling from 8% to 14% between 2017 and 2018. Salaries for officers and staff remained stable at approximately 1.7 percent throughout both years.