Latest statistics published by the Home Office show that hate crimes rose 29 per cent in 2016/17 to 80,393 offences, the vast majority of which were violence against the person or public order crimes.

National police statistics show police forces are currently dealing with allegations against 4783 suspects based on reports from 5438 individuals.  The vast majority of these allegations relate to abuse in institutions. 

The inspection revealed that while the majority of forces have plans in place - and many have made significant progress - there is more work to be done. 

Sajda Mughal OBE, a survivor of the London 7/7 bombings, is supporting Counter Terrorism Policing's new Run, Hide, Tell campaign for young people.

NPCC lead for Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, has welcomed Home Office ban of Scottish Dawn and NS131.

Twelve forces have between them sent 54 officers to the Caribbean to support the British Virgin Island Police.

Latest road death and injury figures from the Department for Transport show statistical increase due to the CRASH recording system used by forces to capture more consistent and accurate data. 

Counter Terrorism Policing's safety campaign will teach 11-16 year olds how to react in the unlikely event they are caught in a gun or knife terror attack, including being told NOT to stop and use their phones until they are safely away from danger.

The National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Bail Management updates on the new Bail and Released Under Investigation (RUI) legislations.

The National Police Chiefs' Council Lead for Armed Policing responds to the Police Federation's routine arming survey which was released today.

This time last week, commuters travelling on the tube through Parsons Green suffered a terrifying explosion and fire.  It was the fifth terror attack in the UK in six months.

Figures obtained by the BBC show 11% of court cases in 2014 for the crime of meeting a child following sexual grooming used vigilante evidence, rising to 44% in 2016.  NPCC says while we may consider working with these groups in certain instances, our overall approach has not changed.