Statistics and Research

Welcome to the Statistics page of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland's Information and communications Unit.

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In this section, you will find a wide range of statistics relating to the complaints and allegations received by the Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. 

Information on when statistics will be available can be found on our Publication Schedule (143KB)(Opens in a new window).

Information is downloadable in a number of accessible formats by simply clicking the link most appropriate to your needs.

Complaints in Northern Ireland

Complaints in your area

What people think about the Police Ombudsman's Office

What young people think about the Police Ombudsman's Office

The people who make complaints to the Police Ombudsman's Office

What people who make complaints think about the Police Ombudsman's Office

What police officers who have been the subject of an investigation think about the Police Ombudsman's Office

 All of our published statistics comply with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics and are produced in line with best practice. Additional Information on this and the high standards which users can expect can be found here.