Analysis: What do the latest week’s crime statistics tell us about what is happening to violence? Answering this question is not as straightforward as it might sound, with the data appearing to tell us different stories. Understanding what is happening requires both a bird’s eye and a microscopic lens, says Crest Advisory's Harvey Redgrave.

Opinion: Brexit may appear to have dominated this year's annual party conferences, but Crest Advisory's Harry Redgrave says the conferences were also an opportunity to gauge the latest political thinking on the future of policing.

ANALYSIS: In their latest research report, Crest Advisory examines how Police and Crime Commissioners are in a prime position to provide the energy and impetus to improve the criminal justice system at a local level, helping to build safer communities. Crest Managing Director Harvey outlines its findings.

Opinion: Behind last month’s national crime figures another story is emerging: a growing shift in the nature of crime and a widening gap in policing demand. This in turn increases the urgency of decisions being made about future police funding.