UK Police Stop and Search Data Portal
Access and analyse UK police stop and search data through interactive maps and detailed statistics. Promoting transparency and informed discussions through accurate data.
Open Source Project
This project is open source and welcomes community contributions!
UK Police Forces Overview
Visualize the current state of police data transparency across all UK police forces. See which forces are actively reporting data and identify areas with transparency issues.
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Transparency Issues
4 forces are not publishing stop and search data, contradicting Home Office transparency initiatives.
Forces with Recent Data (40)
Transparency Issues - Not Reporting Data (4)
These forces are not publishing stop and search data, contradicting Home Office transparency initiatives.
Explore Detailed Data
Click on any force to view detailed stop and search analytics and trends.
Key Features
Interactive Map
Explore stop and search incidents on an interactive map. Filter by location, date, and more.
Detailed Statistics
Access comprehensive statistics and trends about stop and search incidents across the UK.
Mobile Friendly
Access the data portal on any device with our responsive design.
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Discover insights about police stop and search practices in your area and across the UK.
View Interactive MapFrequently Asked Questions
Where does the data come from?
All data is sourced directly from the official UK Police Data API (data.police.uk). This ensures that our information is accurate, up-to-date, and matches official records.
How often is the data updated?
The UK Police Data API updates its data monthly, typically with a two-month delay. For example, January's data becomes available in March. This delay allows for proper data validation and processing by police forces. We automatically fetch the latest available data as soon as it's published.
What time period does the data cover?
Our platform provides access to the last 24 months of stop and search data. The current month and previous month are typically not available due to the processing delay in the official police data system. This ensures we only display validated and complete data sets.
How accurate is the data?
The data comes directly from police records and undergoes validation before being published. However, some incidents might have incomplete information or approximate locations for privacy and operational reasons. We clearly indicate when data is estimated or incomplete.