We are pleased to announce that abstract submissions are now open for the Crime Surveys User Conference 2027. This free one-day event is hosted by the UK Data Service in collaboration with the Office for National Statistics, Scottish Government and Home Office.
It will take place on Wednesday 3 March 2027 at Friends House in London and online. The programme will feature a mixture of papers from those who produce the data and those who use them in their research.
Submission requirements
We invite abstracts for crime-related research presentations based on analysis of crime surveys, other surveys or longitudinal studies available from the UK Data Service. Key surveys include the Crime Survey for England and Wales and Scottish Crime and Justice Survey, but you may have used any other survey or longitudinal study available from the UK Data Service.
Previous presentations have covered topics including victimisation, crime trends, public attitudes, inequalities, domestic abuse and cybercrime. If you need further inspiration, take a look at last year’s programme (PDF).
Please submit your abstract using the online submission form by midnight on Sunday 29 November 2026. By submitting, you agree that your information can be shared with our conference partners.
We will review all abstracts and authors will be notified after the selection process is completed. A detailed programme of presentations will be provided prior to the conference.
Conference booking
Conference booking is already open – secure your place now! Please note, the full programme will only be available after the call for papers deadline.
Join us to present your research, connect with fellow researchers and data producers, and help us showcase the wealth of valuable UK survey data about crime.
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