Avon and Somerset

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

John Savage Labour
Ken Maddock Conservative
Pete Levy Liberal Democrat
Sue Mountstevens Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Colin Port

Population:
1605623

Number of Officers:
4777

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
1 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.214913781


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
11 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 5.2


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
37 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Avon and Somerset

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

John Savage Labour
Ken Maddock Conservative
Pete Levy Liberal Democrat
Sue Mountstevens Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Colin Port

Population:
1605623

Number of Officers:
4777

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
1 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.214913781


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
11 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 5.2


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
37 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Avon and Somerset

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

John Savage Labour
Ken Maddock Conservative
Pete Levy Liberal Democrat
Sue Mountstevens Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Colin Port

Population:
1605623

Number of Officers:
4777

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
1 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.214913781


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
11 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 5.2


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
37 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Avon and Somerset

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

John Savage Labour
Ken Maddock Conservative
Pete Levy Liberal Democrat
Sue Mountstevens Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Colin Port

Population:
1605623

Number of Officers:
4777

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
1 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.214913781


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
11 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 5.2


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
37 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Bedfordshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Oliver Martins Labour
Jas Parmar Conservative
Kevin Carroll British Freedom/EDL
Saundra Glenn Independent
Linda Jack Liberal Democrat
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Alfred Hitchcock

Population:
605253

Number of Officers:
1214

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
9 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.14192858


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
6 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 5.8


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
8 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Cambridgeshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Ed Murphy Labour
Paul Bullen UKIP
Lord Toby Jug Official Monster Raving Loony Party
Stephen Goldspink English Democrats
Ansar Ali Independent
Paul Dakers Independent
Sir Graham Bright Conservative
Rupert Moss-Eccardt Liberal Democrat
Farooq Mohammed Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Simon Parr

Population:
778186

Number of Officers:
1398

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
22 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.071177399


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
31 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 2.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
28 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Cheshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

John Stockton Labour
John Dwyer Conservative
Sarah Flannery Independent
Ainsley Arnold Liberal Democrat
Louise Bours UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
David Whatton

Population:
1005684

Number of Officers:
2079

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
36 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.034261607


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
30 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 2.8


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
21 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


City of London

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:


Population:


Number of Officers:
878

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
12 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.116004004


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
43 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 0


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
1 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Cleveland

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Barry Coppinger Labour
Ken Lupton Conservative
Sultan Alam Independent
Joe Michna Green
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Jacqui Cheer

Population:
559984

Number of Officers:
1655

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
21 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.078497951


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
36 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.7


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
23 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Cumbria

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Patrick Leonard Labour
Richard Rhodes Conservative
Mary Robinson Independent
Pru Jupe Liberal Democrat
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Stuart Hyde

Population:
495043

Number of Officers:
1180

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.023654692


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
38 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
22 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Derbyshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Alan Charles Labour
Simon Spencer Conservative
Rob Lane Independent
Rod Hutton Independent
David Gale UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mich Creedon

Population:
1004369

Number of Officers:
2625

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
26 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.062833526


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
14 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.8


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
32 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Devon and Cornwall

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Nicky Williams Labour
Tony Hogg Conservative
Brian Greenslade Independent
John Smith Independent
William Morris Independent
Ivan Jordan Independent
Tam MacPherson Independent
Brian Blake Liberal Democrat
Graham Calderwood Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Sean Sawyer

Population:
1671361

Number of Officers:
3436

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
2 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.202646091


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
34 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.9


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
30 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Dorset

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Rachel Rogers Labour
Nick King Conservative
Martyn Underhill Independent
Andy Canning Liberal Democrat
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Martin Baker

Population:
710202

Number of Officers:
1452

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
37 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.031635935


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
8 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 5.6


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
33 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Durham

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Ron Hogg Labour
Nick Varley Conservative
Kingsley Smith Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Jon Stoddart

Population:
606875

Number of Officers:
1431

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
33 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.035725725


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 0.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
25 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Dyfed-Powys

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Christine Gwyther Labour
Chrisopher Salmon Conservative
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Ian Arundale

Population:
506328

Number of Officers:
1157

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
11 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.117261611


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
37 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.6


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
17 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Essex

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Nicholas Alston Conservative
Val Morris-Cook Labour
Robin Tilbrook English Democrats
Mick Thwaites Independent
John Gili-Ross Independent
Linda Belgrove Independent
Andrew Smith UKIP
Anthony Lyster Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Jim Barker-McCardle

Population:
1720375

Number of Officers:
3577

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
30 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.051378607


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
26 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 3.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
38 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Gloucestershire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Rupi Dhanda Labour
Victoria Atkins Conservative
Martin Surl Independent
Alistair Cameron Liberal Democrat
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Tony Melvile

Population:
589132

Number of Officers:
1262

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
28 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.061069988


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
16 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.6


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
6 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Greater Manchester

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Tony Lloyd Labour
Matthew Gallagher Liberal Democrat
Michael Winstanley Conservative
Ben Brierley Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Peter Fahy

Population:
2600900

Number of Officers:
7791

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
17 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.090950583


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
5 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 6.1


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
41 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Gwent

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Hamish Sandison Labour
Ian Johnston Independent
Chris Wright Independent
Nick Webb Conservative
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Carmel Napier

Population:
560409

Number of Officers:
1501

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
29 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.057889664


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
1 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 9.4


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
26 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Hampshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Jacqui Rayment Labour
Michael Mates Conservative
Simon Hayes Independent
Don Jerrard Justice and Anti-Corruption
David Goodall Liberal Democrat
Stephen West UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Alex Marshall

Population:
1869775

Number of Officers:
3658

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
7 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.153007065


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
12 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 5.1


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
5 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Hertfordshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Sherma Batson Labour
David Lloyd Conservative
Christopher Townsend Liberal Democrat
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Andy Bliss

Population:
1095470

Number of Officers:
2048

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
18 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.081886851


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
18 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.3


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
27 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Humberside

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Matthew Grove Conservative
John Prescott Labour
Walter Sweeney Independent
Godfrey Bloom UKIP
Neil Eyre Independent
Paul Davison Independent
Simone Butterworth Liberal Democrat
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Tim Hollis

Population:
917637

Number of Officers:
1952

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
43 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.018214295


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
33 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 2.1


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
14 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Kent

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Craig MacKinlay Conservative
Harriet Yeo Labour
Steve Uncles English Democrats
Ann Barnes Independent
John Botting National Liberation
Ken Little Independent
Dai Liyanage Independent
Fergus Wilson Independent
Piers Wauchope UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Ian Leamonth

Population:
1665855

Number of Officers:
3668

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
24 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.068601787


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
25 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 3.6


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
10 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Lancashire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Tim Ashton Conservative
Clive Grunshaw Labour
Afzal Anwar Liberal Democrat
Robert Drobny UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Steve Finnigan

Population:
1445701

Number of Officers:
3448

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
3 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.202135695


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
29 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 3.1


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
2 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Leicestershire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Clive Loader Conservative
Sarah Russell Labour
David Bowley Independent
Suleman Nagdi Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Simon Cole

Population:
987784

Number of Officers:
2211

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
8 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.152426716


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
9 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 5.6


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
29 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Lincolnshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Paul Gleeson Labour
Richard Davies Conservative
Mervyn Barrett Independent
David Bowles Independent
Elliot Fountain English Democrats
Alan Hardwick Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Neil Rhodes

Population:
697925

Number of Officers:
1202

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
38 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.030358545


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
40 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.4


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
3 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Merseyside

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Jane Kennedy Labour
Geoff Gubb Conservative
Paul Rimmer English Democrats
Paula Keaveney Liberal Democrat
Kiron Reid Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Jon Murphy

Population:
1350577

Number of Officers:
4297

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
19 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.080704069


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
35 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.8


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
11 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Metropolitan

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Bernard Hogan-Howe

Population:
7556916

Number of Officers:
32441

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
4 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.19509922


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
4 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 6.3


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
43 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Norfolk

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Jamie Athill Conservative
Steve Morphew Labour
James Joyce Liberal Democrat
Stephen Bett Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Philip Gormley

Population:
853368

Number of Officers:
1598

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
32 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.042824171


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
23 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
13 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Cole McCabe Conservative
Richard Hibbs Independent
Tal Michael Labour
Warwick Nicholson UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mark Polin

Population:
678750

Number of Officers:
1530

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
42 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.019145736


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
39 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
16 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


North Yorkshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Ruth Potter Labour
Julia Mulligan Conservative
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Tim Madgwick

Population:
796454

Number of Officers:
1458

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
40 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.022643018


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
32 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 2.4


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
20 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Northamptonshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Adam Simmonds Conservative
Lee Barron Labour
Paul Vamsverry Liberal Democrats
Jim MacArthur UKIP
John Norrie Independent
Matt Stockdale Independent
Anthony Bennett-Spencer English Democrats
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Adrian Lee

Population:
683791

Number of Officers:
1306

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
5 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.174246131


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
22 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.1


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
15 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Northumbria

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Vera Baird Labour
Philip Butler Conservative
Peter Andras Liberal Democrat
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Susan Sim

Population:
1417403

Number of Officers:
4102

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
35 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.034550827


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
41 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 1.2


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
7 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Nottinghamshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Tony Roberts Conservative
Malcolm Spencer Independent
Raj Chandran Independent
Paddy Tipping Labour
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Julia Hodson

Population:
1077371

Number of Officers:
2319

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
20 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.080365876


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
3 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 6.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
35 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


South Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Alun Michael Labour
Mike Baker Independent
Antonio Vederame Independent
Caroline Jones Conservative
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Peter Vaughan

Population:
1253832

Number of Officers:
3100

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
27 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.062368363


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
20 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.2


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
4 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


South Wales

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Alun Michael Labour
Mike Baker Independent
Antonio Vederame Independent
Caroline Jones Conservative
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Peter Vaughan

Population:
1253832

Number of Officers:
3100

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
27 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.062368363


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
20 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.2


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
4 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


South Yorkshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Shaun Wright Labour
Ronald Broxted Independent
Robert Teal Liberal Democrat
Nigel Bonson Conservative
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Robert Dyson

Population:
1317311

Number of Officers:
2888

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
25 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.06792599


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
7 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 5.7


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
19 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Staffordshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Joy Garner Labour
Matthew Ellis Conservative
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Mike Cunningham

Population:
1067597

Number of Officers:
2079

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
31 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.045986846


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
19 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.3


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
39 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Suffolk

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Jane Basham Labour
Tim Passmore Conservative
David Cocks Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Simon Ash

Population:
713973

Number of Officers:
1244

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
23 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.069515225


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
24 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
24 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Surrey

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Robert Evans Labour
Julie Iles Conservative
Nick O'Shea Liberal Democrat
Peter Williams Independent
Paul Clarke Independent
Kevin Hurley Independent
Robert Shatwell UKIP
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Lynne Owens

Population:
1113108

Number of Officers:
1885

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
15 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.100409581


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
27 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 3.4


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
12 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Sussex

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Katy Bourne Conservative
Godfrey Daniel Labour
Ian Chisnall Independent
Phillip Jones Independent
David Joe Nielson Independent
Tony Armstrong Independent
Matt Taylor Independent (SOS)
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Martin Richards

Population:
1561379

Number of Officers:
3102

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
16 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.092144134


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
28 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 3.4


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
9 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Thames Valley

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Tim Starkey Labour
John Howson Liberal Democrat
Anthony Stansfield Conservative
Barry Cooper UKIP
Patience Awe Independent
Gurcharn Singh Independent
Geoff Howard Independent
Martin Young Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Sara Thornton

Population:
2225601

Number of Officers:
4375

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
10 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.131803004


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
10 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 5.6


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
34 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Warwickshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Fraser Pithie Conservative
Ron Ball Independent
James Plaskitt Labour
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Andy Parker

Population:
535073

Number of Officers:
919

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
13 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.110654596


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
21 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.2


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
36 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


West Mercia

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Adrian Blackshaw Conservative
Simon Murphy Labour
Bill Longmore Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
David Shaw

Population:
1189751

Number of Officers:
2251

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
34 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.035218264


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
13 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.9


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
31 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


West Midlands

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Matt Bennett Conservative
Bob Jones Labour
Ray Egan Independent
Cath Hannon Independent
Mike Rumble Independent
Bill Etheridge UKIP
Ayoub Khan Liberal Democrats
Derek Webley Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Chris Simms

Population:
2638658

Number of Officers:
8149

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
6 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.165564207


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
2 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 8.2


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
42 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


West Yorkshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Mark Burns-Williamson Labour
Geraldine Carter Conservative
Andrew Marchington Liberal Democrat
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Sir Norman Bettison

Population:
2226712

Number of Officers:
5536

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
14 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.100730006


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
17 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.5


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
40 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010


Wiltshire

Prospective Candidates standing for election:

Clare Moody Labour
Angus Macpherson Conservative
John Short UKIP
Colin Skelton Independent
Source: Prospective Candidate Data compiled by the Police Foundation
Key Facts

Current Chief Constable:
Patrick Geenty (Temporary CC)

Population:
654925

Number of Officers:
1099

Source: The Police Foundation, updated 30 July 2012
Statistics

Police Force Ethnic Diversity Rank:
41 of 43 police force areas
(where a lower rank indicates low diversity)
Diversity Index Score: 0.02256945


Source: Home Office, Police Service Strength, 31 March 2012: Table 8

Stop and Search Racial Disproportionality:
15 of 43 police force areas
(where a higher rank indicates higher inequality)
Racial Disproportionality Index Score: 4.8


Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System

Effectiveness in Policing Hate Crime:
18 of 43 police force areas
(ranked by shortfall between crimes and prosecutions)

Source: Ministry of Justice, Race and the Criminal Justice System, 2010