Immigration remains the top concern facing Britain as public anxiety regarding crime increases
- 4 in 10 (39%) name immigration as an important issue for Britain, representing a decrease of 2ppts since last month but maintaining its position as the leading concern.
- Economy occupies the second position at 37%, reflecting a 3ppt increase since May. This is coupled with 2 in 3 (69%) expecting the economic situation to deteriorate further over the next twelve months.
- Concern about crime and law and order recorded a notable upward shift, rising by six percentage points to fifteen per cent to enter the top five concerns.
An analysis of political and demographic cohorts reveals that concern regarding immigration remains concentrated, with the highest levels of concern recorded among Reform UK supporters (75%) and Conservative Party supporters (50%). This issue is further prioritized by citizens aged 55 and over (47%), those within the C2DE social grades (44%), and individuals from White ethnic backgrounds (43%).
Beyond Immigration, other leading Issues identified by the public include:
- The Economy is positioned as the second-largest issue, identified by 37% of the public, +3ppts from May.
- Inflation / Prices remains the third-biggest concern for Britons at 23%,
-2ppts compared to last month - The NHS, Hospitals, and Healthcare continues to sit at fourth position, mentioned by 19% of respondents, following a decline of 3ppts since the prior month.
- Crime, Law and Order, Violence, Vandalism, and Antisocial Behaviour has moved into fifth place at 15%, experiencing a significant increase of 6ppts since May.
Ipsos Economic Optimism Index
The Ipsos Economic Optimism Index measures citizens' expectations regarding whether the general economic condition of the country will improve, stay the same, or get worse over the next twelve months. This metric has been tracking the economic mood of Britons since 1978.
In the latest tracking cycle, 11% of Britons expect the economic situation to improve, while 69% anticipate that it will get worse, giving a net Index figure of -58. While this marks a minor upward recovery from the -64 recorded in May and the historic low of -72 recorded in April, the net score remains low compared to the long-term historical average of -19.
Notes
- Ipsos' Issues Index is the longest-running gauge of British public concerns. It is conducted monthly and has provided an overview of the key issues concerning the country for over 50 years. The answers are spontaneous responses, and participants are not prompted.
- Ipsos interviewed a representative sample of 1,002 adults aged 18+ across Great Britain. Ipsos' telephone omnibus was used for this survey. Interviews were conducted between 3-10 June 2026. Data are weighted to match the profile of the population. All polls are subject to a wide range of potential sources of error.
