Official figures from the Police Service of Northern Ireland shows that more than 25,000 people were stopped and searched during 2020 – a rate of 13 per 1,000 people.
Despite Covid restrictions this was a 5% decrease in comparison to 2019’s figures.
What do we know about stop and search in Belfast CIty and across Northern Ireland?
Here we reveal everything you need to know.
1. Stop and search
6,292 people were stopped and searched in Belfast CIty in 2020. This is a rate of 18 per 1,000 people. Photo: Shutterstock
2. Arrests
527 people were subsequently arrested. This was 8% of all stops and searches. Photo: Shutterstock
3. Gender
Across Northern Ireland, men were more likely to be stopped and searched. They made up 87% of all incidents. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Age
The most common age group of the person stopped and searched was 18-25. They made up 46% of all stops and searches. Photo: Shutterstock