In England and Wales in 2023, there were 73,300 male police constables and 42,621 female police constables. Police constable is the starting rank for police officers in England and Wales, with the higher ranks having progressively fewer personnel.
Number of police officers in England and Wales in 2023, by rank and gender
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GOV.UK, & UK Home Office. (July 26, 2023). Number of police officers in England and Wales in 2023, by rank and gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/303981/number-of-police-officers-in-england-and-wales-gender-rank/
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Number of police officers in England and Wales in 2023, by rank and gender [Graph], GOV.UK, & UK Home Office, July 26, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/303981/number-of-police-officers-in-england-and-wales-gender-rank/
