My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Security, Counter-Terrorism, Crime and Policing (David Hanson) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.

I am pleased to report that Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) is today launching the police report card, which is a significant milestone for both the police and the public. The police report card gives the public a clear independent view on the quality of policing in their local area. An interactive website called mypolice will be launched soon.

The delivery of this assessment is an important milestone in the new role of HMIC. It follows the excellent work that the police and their partners have achieved in reducing crime by 36 per cent since 1997, raising public confidence and ensuring that the risk of being a victim is at its lowest point ever.

I am placing a summary of the police report card in the House Library.