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UK public safety
Headline crime trends from official statistics. We do not attribute crime to ethnic, religious or national groups unless the official data does so. Recorded crime is influenced by reporting and recording changes — read the source notes when interpreting trends.
Police recorded crime — England & Wales
offences (millions)
Total offences recorded by police forces in England and Wales. Useful for trends; coverage changes over time can affect comparability.
Violence against the person — England & Wales
recorded offences (millions)
Police recorded violence against the person offences. Includes stalking and harassment, which have been increasingly reported.
Police recorded crime — Northern Ireland
offences
Recorded crime by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, financial year.
A note on responsible reading: recorded crime is not the same as crimes committed. The ONS Crime Survey for England and Wales remains the best measure of long-term trends in volume crime; police recorded crime is best for low-volume, high-harm offences. We link to both where relevant.