What critera is used to select crimes for investigation?

Waiting for an internal review by Sussex Police of their handling of this request.

Dear Sussex Police,
the public report all sorts of crimes to the Police.
Sometimes the Police do not investigate, and only give a crime number.
What critera is used to select which crimes should be investigated?
What evidence is required before an investigation is started?
Yours faithfully,
D Slattery

Sussex Police

Date: 27.04.2018

Your Ref: Freedom of Information request - What critera is used to select crimes for investigation?

Our Ref: FOI 449.18

Contact Name: Roger Brace FOI Officer

Contact number: 101 ext 545251

Dear D Slattery,

Thank you for your request which has been received by Sussex Police.

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Yours sincerely

D Hilton sent on behalf of the FOI Officer

Sussex Police HQ
Lewes
BN7 2DZ

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Dear Sussex Police,

This enquiry is outstanding, can you please respond.

Date: 27.04.2018
Your Ref: Freedom of Information request - What critera is used to select crimes for investigation?
Our Ref: FOI 449.18
Contact Name: Roger Brace FOI Officer
Contact number: 101 ext 545251

Yours faithfully,

D Slattery

Dear Sussex Police,
my request is now long over due, hence I am requesting an internal review to understand the delay.

Yours faithfully,

D Slattery