The Police Ombudsman received 3,085 complaints in 2024/25
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Police complaints
NISRA statisticians in the Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland have today published official statistics on complaints received during Quarter 4 2024/25, completing the annual reporting cycle.
Key findings
- Total complaints received in 2024/25: 3,085 (8% decrease from previous year)
- Total allegations received in 2024/25: 5,214 (13% decrease from previous year)
About the publication
This quarterly bulletin provides comprehensive statistics on:
- Number of complaints received by the Police Ombudsman
- Breakdown of allegations across categories
- Trends in complaint volumes compared to previous periods
- Final summary figures for the complete 2024/25 reporting year
The statistics help monitor police conduct and provide transparency on the oversight process in Northern Ireland.
Further Information
Read the full report: Complaints made to the Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland - Quarter 4 2024/25
The next quarterly publication is scheduled for 24 July 2025.