Crime, Justice, Police

New research from Ipsos, conducted on behalf of London Councils tracks Londoners’ perceptions of key issues facing London as well as attitudes towards a number of key policy areas, including housing, crime, employment and devolution.

A new Ipsos survey reveals that the British public are divided on Labour's plan to address overcrowding in prisons, with a significant majority expressing concern over the state of the criminal justice system.

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) commissioned Ipsos to carry out an online public opinion poll.

60% of the public think public services need both major changes and more funding in order to improve.

A quarter of Britons say that they have accidentally not paid for an item when shopping according to an Ipsos poll.

A new Ipsos poll, taken in the aftermath of the riots, finds that there has been strong public support for the police response and concern for the local communities most directly affected.

Despite a downward trend in crime in England and Wales, 6 in 10 Britons believe that crime in the UK has risen over the past 12 months.

A new survey from Killed Women and Ipsos among the relatives of women who have been killed by men finds that most believe that their relative’s death could have been prevented and that sentences issued do not deliver justice.

Policing in the UK is based on 'policing by consent', but recent data shows a decrease in public approval and trust in the police in the UK. We spoke with Rick Muir, Director of The Police Foundation, about the current state of policing in the UK, the perception gap the public have on police activities and how policing can be improved. In order to restore trust in policing, our data shows that presence, fairness, accountability and meaningful engagement are integral.