The table provides data on the sources of funding for the police budget, and the pie charts illustrate how these funds were allocated in 2017 and 2018 in a region of Great Britain.
It is evident that the overall police budget saw a moderate increase from 2017 to 2018, with the national government being the largest source of funding. The majority of the budget was allocated to police salaries.
In detail, the police budget totaled 304.7 million pounds in 2017 and experienced a modest rise to 318.6 million pounds in 2018. The national government consistently provided the most significant share, contributing 175.5 million pounds in 2017 and slightly more at 177.8 million pounds in 2018. Local tax contributions, though initially lower, saw a steady increase, growing by over 11 million pounds to reach 102.3 million in 2018. Conversely, funding from other sources remained relatively stable at approximately 38 million pounds.
Regarding expenditure, the portion allocated to officer and staff salaries decreased from 75% to 69%, although it continued to account for the largest share. Conversely, spending on technology doubled, rising sharply to 14% in 2018. Expenditure on buildings and transport remained constant at 17% in both years, representing the smallest portion of the budget.