Research at Home Office

Home Office research and analysis covers the following areas: alcohol, crime, counter terrorism, drugs, crime, migration, policing, fire and rescue.


This information helps Home Office ministers and policy-makers address the concerns of ordinary citizens. It also helps the police, the courts and immigration officials to do their jobs as effectively as possible.

Research series

Home Office manages the following research series:

About Home Office Analysis & Insight (HOAI)

HOAI brings together economists, statisticians, operational and social researchers, intelligence analysts and others. We are part of Science, Technology Analysis and Research, delivering high quality analysis and insight to support the department in delivering its objectives.

Archived research and analysis

GOV.UK has the most recent Home Office research and analysis. Home Office research and analysis from before May 2010 are found on the National Archives research development and statistics website.