The table and pie charts show the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table lists the budget sources, including national government funds, local taxes, and other sources like grants. The pie charts show how the money was spent on salaries, technology, and buildings and transport.
Overall, the police budget increased from £304.7 million in 2017 to £318.6 million in 2018. This budget was mainly funded by the national government and local taxes, with local taxes increasing significantly. The budget prioritized salaries, with some changes in spending on technology and infrastructure.
In detail, the national government provided £175.5 million in 2017, which rose to £177.8 million in 2018. Local taxes contributed £91.2 million in 2017, increasing significantly to £102.3 million in 2018. Other sources, like grants, provided £38 million in 2017 and £38.5 million in 2018.
Regarding spending, the largest portion of the budget went to salaries, making up 75% in 2017 and slightly decreasing to 69% in 2018. Spending on technology increased from 8% in 2017 to 14% in 2018, showing a focus on technological improvements. The allocation for buildings and transport stayed steady at 17% in both years.
