Police arrival time responding emergency remains below target

The average arrival time of the Finnish police at the spots responding to emergency assignments was 9.5 minutes in 2025, which was clearly below the target time, according to the annual report of the police published on Friday.

At the same time, the number of assignments has increased significantly in the last year, said police in a press release referring to the report.

The report, however, said that police managed to meet the expectations and requirements set for the police efficiently and productively during 2025.

The emphasis in 2025 was on criminal investigations, especially on the processing of large volumes of cases. Crimes committed by children and young people and the prevention of violent crime have been the focus of special attention, and this work will continue during 2026.

Intensified monitoring of organised crime, street gangs and related international phenomena continued and preventive measures were targeted based on knowledge gathered.

As a result of the intensification measures, the number of persons removed from Finland by the police increased by about 34 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year.

According to the citizens’ assessment, the police are trusted and have a good reputation. Based on the results of the Trust & Reputation survey, the interaction by the police is perceived as good, and people wish to hear the views of the police organisation.

The number of police assignments related to surveillance and emergency response operations has increased significantly.

At the same time as the numbers have increased, the assignments have become more demanding and the behaviour of the customers of the police has become more aggressive, said the report.

The surveillance and disturbance indices constitute the key indicators of the effectiveness of surveillance operations. By following the indices in the areas of large cities, it can be seen that increased surveillance of public places has affected the number of disturbances and crimes in public places.

When looking at surveillance and emergency response operations in 2025 as a whole, it can be stated that although the number of assignments and responsibilities have increased, it has been possible to maintain the effectiveness of the operations at a good level and even increase it as compared to 2024.

The number of offences against the Criminal Code rose significantly during 2025. At the same time, the productivity and level of solved crimes in crime prevention have improved.

The report also said that serious crimes committed by identified members of street gangs have decreased in 2024 and 2025.

The police have been able to identify persons belonging to street gangs and the connections between gangs and gang members.

The police have prevented, uncovered and investigated crimes suspected of being committed by street gang members, and criminal liability has been realised.