Details of the Survey
Up until 2017/18 the NISCS was known as the Northern Ireland Crime Survey. Previously conducted on an ad hoc basis in 1994/95, 1998, 2001 and 2003/04, the NISCS began operating on a continuous basis in January 2005.
Received a letter?
The information leaflet explains all about the survey in detail. A letter is also send to households.
Our interviewers will present their official NISRA ID when they call.
The letter sent to households is available in alternative language versions.
If you have any questions please phone or email Philip McCurley, 028 9051 5416, philip.mccurley@nisra.gov.uk
Methodology
The Northern Ireland Safe Community Survey is based on a systematic random sample of 7500 addresses drawn each year from the NISRA Address Register (NAR).
The NAR is developed within NISRA and is primarily based on the Land & Property Services (LPS) POINTER database. Pointer is the address database for Northern Ireland maintained by Land & Property Services (LPS).
One person (aged 16 or over) from each address is chosen at random to be interviewed.
Results / Publications
Results from the Crime survey can be accessed from the Department of Justice Northern Ireland Safe Community survey page.
Contacts
If you would like further information about the Northern Ireland Safe Community Survey , please contact:
Jennifer Donnelly Tel: 028 9038 8419
Email: Jennifer.Donnelly@nisra.gov.uk