ONS - Office for National StatisticsFree access to data produced by the Office for National Statistics, and some data from government departments and devolved administrations.
OECD statistics (iLibrary)This link opens in a new windowDescription: Online access to view and download OECD statistics to benchmark OECD countries and to explore country statistics in detail.
Subject Scope: Covers business, health, technology, migration, trade, etc
Date Range: Typically 1960 onwards.
Full Text: Yes – download as Excel spreadsheets.
UK Data ServiceThis link opens in a new windowDescription: UK Data Service is a comprehensive resource funded by the ESRC which provides a unified point of access to the extensive range of high quality economic and social data, including valuable census data.
StatistaThis link opens in a new windowAn extensive collection of statistics, reports and insights.
UK Government Departments and Criminal Justice Agencies
If you need guidelines, standards, protocols or practice - check out key organisations who publish documentation on their websites:
College of Policing - Authorised Professional PracticeA fundamental element of the College's role as a professional body is to be a catalyst for the development and use of knowledge. College works with police forces, policing and crime commissioners, national policing leads and academic partners.
HM Inspectorate of Prisons for England and WalesHer Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons for England and Wales (HMI Prisons) is an independent inspectorate which reports on conditions for and treatment of those in prison, young offender institutions and immigration detention facilities.
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) independently assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of police forces and fire & rescue services – in the public interest.
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) oversees the police complaints system in England and Wales. Investigates the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, and set the standards by which the police should handle complaints. Uses learning from our work to influence changes in policing.
Independent, and makes decisions entirely independently of the police and government.
National Probation ServiceThe National Probation Service is a statutory criminal justice service that supervises high-risk offenders released into the community.
NPS works with the National Offender Management Service.
NCA - National Crime AgencyWe build a single comprehensive picture of serious and organised crime affecting the UK. The NCA responds on a 24/7 basis, targeting the criminals and groups posing the biggest risks to the UK.
We build a single comprehensive picture of serious and organised crime affecting the UK, drawing on information and intelligence from a wide range of sources, which drives our own and partners' operational activity.
Police.ukThe local area crime and policing site - providing helpful links to local crime statistics, neighbourhood watch, Crimestoppers, and UK police force area websites.