Further Detail

The 2023/24 Performance Framework is aligned to Police Scotland’s five strategic outcomes, underpinned by 15 strategic objectives as detailed in the Annual Police Plan.

Our outcomes focused Performance Framework is linked to our strategic planning processes and aligns to the five Strategic Outcomes (Public Safety and Wellbeing; Needs of Local Communities; Confidence in Policing; Working Environment; Sustainable and Adaptable Service) as detailed in the 2023/24 Annual Police Plan.

Our Performance Framework also reflects a renewed focus on Policing Together and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Development work is ongoing to progress and align new measures and insights in response to implementing strategies and achieving positive impacts and outcome.

The Measures of Progress form the basis of this quarterly report. We also highlight policing demand, challenges & responses, key insights, local focus insights and Policing Together during the quarter.

This Quarter 1 report is presented with the following six chapters:

• Policing Demand during Quarter 1 2023/24.
• Measures of Progress towards Strategic Outcomes – Challenges and Responses.
• Policing during Quarter 1 2023/24 – Key Insights.
• Unlocking Insights – Local Focus.
• Policing Together.
• Measures of Progress towards Strategic Outcomes 1-5.

The 2023/24 Quarter 1 YTD report is presented with a balance of quantitative and qualitative data which will continue to evolve throughout the year.

A full copy of the 2023/24 Quarter 1 YTD Performance Report is provided at Appendix A.

This 2023/24 Quarter 1 YTD Performance Report is presented for discussion with members of the Policing Performance Committee.