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Providing a better understanding of domestic abuse

Categories: Crime, Crime, ONS, Population
Pictured is a victim of domestic violence

The way domestic abuse manifests is constantly changing. Because of this and legislative changes, the ONS has undertaken a user engagement, research and testing programme to ensure our statistics continue to provide the most accurate information and meet the needs of users. Meghan Elkin explains how a new set of survey questions for the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) has been developed to give a better understanding of domestic abuse.

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New study launched to better understand Roma communities

Categories: Census, Data, ONS, Population, Research

In 2021 the census of England and Wales included a Roma tick box on the ethnic group question for the first time. However, work to better understand this statistically underrepresented group has not stopped there. Here Daria Tkacz outlines plans for a new study exploring the lived experiences of Roma people in England and Wales.

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Bringing Data to Life: The Story of Crime in Numbers

Categories: Crime, Data, Office for National Statistics, ONS

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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