§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many minor crimes have been reported using the online facility since its introduction. [162810]
§ Ms BlearsOnline minor crime reports from the public have been fed to Police Services via the Police Portal (www.police.uk) since May 2001. Each must be responded to within two working days, though outcomes cannot be differentiated from normal crime figures. The Police Information Technology Organisation tallies the number of online minor crime reports. Incomplete reports trigger referral to other contacts, for example to 999 for emergencies or to a force's own website.
The following table details yearly online minor crime reports and referrals through the Police Portal since its inception:
Minor crime reports Referrals 2004 (January to February) 2,318 2,093 2003 14,982 11,461 2002 13,774 9,000 2001 (May to December) 2,009 2,241