The table and charts present data regarding the police budget for the years 2017 and 2018 in a specific region of Britain. The table illustrates the sources of funding, while the charts depict the allocation of the budget in the respective years.
Overall, the total police budget for the area saw an increase from 304.7 million pounds in 2017 to 318.6 million pounds in 2018 with the rise in local taxes. There were noticeable changes in expenditure patterns between 2017 and 2018, particularly in the allocation of funds for Salaries and Technology.
In 2017, the largest portion of the police budget, 175.5 million pounds, was allocated by the National Government, constituting the majority of the funds. Local Taxes accounted for 91.2 million pounds, while other sources, including grants, contributed 38 million pounds. However, in 2018, the National Government allocation saw a slight increase to 177.8 million pounds. Local Taxes experienced a notable escalation, climbing to 102.3 million pounds, while other sources remained relatively stable at 38.5 million pounds.
In 2017, the majority of the budget, 75%, was allocated to Salaries, whereas Buildings and transport and Technology accounted for 17% and 8% respectively. In 2018, there was a decrease in the proportion of funds allocated to Salaries, with a reduction to 69%. However, the allocation for Technology clearly increased to 14%. It is noteworthy that the percentage of expenditure on Buildings and transport remained consistent at 17% across both years.