Annual police complaints statistics
Each year since 2004/05 the IPCC has published statistics on complaints recorded by police forces in England and Wales. Prior to 2004/05, these statistics were published by the Home Office.
We also produce quarterly performance data for all police forces in England and Wales.
Our complaints statistics reports include information about the number and type of complaints made by members of the public. They also set out how these complaints were subsequently dealt with and include demographic data about who complained and who was subject to a complaint.
2011/12
Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2011/12
ODS format - Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2011/12
2010/11
Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2010/11
ODS format - Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2010/11
2009/10
Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2009/10
ODS format - Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2009/10
2008/09
Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2008/09
Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2008/09 - Supplementary tables
ODS format - Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2008/09
2007/08
Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2007/08
2006 and earlier
Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2006/07
Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2005/06
Police complaints: statistics for England and Wales, 2004/05
Statistics on misconduct sanctions imposed on officers:
Misconduct sanctions imposed on officers 2007/08
Misconduct sanctions imposed on officers 2006/07
Further information
The IPCC operational advice note 'Guidance on the Recording of Complaints Under the Police Reform Act 2002', can be found in our statutory guidance.