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Research and analysis

Research at Home Office

The Home Office invests in research, development and analysis to help it work more effectively and make better decisions.

Home Office research supports the department in delivering its objectives. Research is overseen by Home Office Analysis and Insight, which focuses on social research, economics, statistics and operational research.

Investing in the latest research, development and innovation enables the Home Office to respond to new threats, and make the most of opportunities to improve services for the public.

About Home Office Analysis and Insight

Home Office Analysis and Insight brings together analysis focused on economics, statistics, operational and social research, intelligence analysis, and other techniques.

Our research and analysis covers the following areas: migration, crime, policing, counter terrorism, alcohol and drugs. This information helps Home Office ministers and policymakers address the concerns of ordinary citizens. It also helps the police and immigration and border officials to do their jobs as effectively as possible.

Research series

Home Office Analysis and Insight produces the following research series:

Archived research and analysis

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

About research, development and innovation

As a department that uses research, development and innovation, we apply scientific and engineering expertise to:

  • give expert advice
  • provide specialist support to operations
  • accelerate research and development
  • develop new technologies
  • identify future risks and opportunities

We work closely with government, industry, academia and international partners to do this.

You can find more information at Research, development and innovation in the Home Office.

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