Office for National Statistics

More than just numbers: How ONS connects with users of population statistics

A group of people next to the River Thames

Without high-quality population statistics, making good decisions on resource allocation and proper planning for public services is almost impossible.  But we know that producing statistics that are robust and reliable relies on us truly understanding the needs of people using them, and responding to those needs. Rich Pereira explains how we engage with our users to do this.

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Bringing Data to Life: The Story of Crime in Numbers

If you’ve listened to the media you may have the impression that overall crime in England and Wales is at record levels, but do the statistics back that up, or has crime actually been falling? Have your questions answered and explore this ever-adapting area in our upcoming Bringing data to life webinar.

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