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Analyse Stop-and-Search Data by Location
Access UK stop-and-search records by area to examine policing patterns, outcomes, and demographic breakdowns.
Quick answer: Use the Crime Stats tool through ToolRouter to analyse stop-and-search data by location directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolStop-and-search is one of the most scrutinised police powers in the UK, yet the data behind it is fragmented across 43 force websites and updated at different intervals. Researchers, journalists, and civil society organisations trying to examine disparities in how the power is used face hours of data wrangling before any analysis can begin.
The stop_and_search skill queries structured records from police.uk — returning stop outcomes, self-defined ethnicity, age range, legislation used, and whether an object was found. Data is available by location and date range, making it possible to isolate specific areas, periods, or forces for targeted analysis.
Academic researchers, investigative journalists, legal teams, and policy advocates use this to build evidence-based arguments about policing disparities without relying on freedom of information requests.
How to analyse stop-and-search data by location with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Claude can interpret stop-and-search data through multiple lenses — calculating outcome rates by demographic group, identifying whether search rates in an area correlate with crime levels, and flagging statistical patterns that warrant further investigation. It brings analytical rigour to a dataset that is easy to misread without contextual interpretation.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
How to analyse stop-and-search data by location with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the Crime Stats tool:
- Ask: "Get stop-and-search data for Hackney for the past six months using crime-stats"
- Claude returns records with outcomes, demographics, and legislation used
- Ask: "What percentage of stops resulted in an arrest, broken down by self-defined ethnicity?"
- Request: "Are there any patterns here that would be worth investigating further?"
Example prompt for Claude
Try this with Claude using the Crime Stats tool
Pull stop-and-search records for Brixton for January to June 2024. Calculate outcome rates by demographic group and flag any statistically notable disparities.
Tips for Claude
- Compare outcome rates across demographic groups rather than raw stop counts for a fairer analysis
- Ask Claude to note sample size limitations — small counts can produce misleading percentages
- Combine with local crime data to contextualise whether stop rates reflect crime patterns
ChatGPT organises stop-and-search records into structured summaries and written analyses, making complex policing datasets accessible for reports, briefings, and presentations. It handles the prose layer that transforms raw counts into coherent findings suitable for non-specialist audiences.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to analyse stop-and-search data by location with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the Crime Stats tool:
- Ask: "Get stop-and-search data for Tower Hamlets for Q1 2024 using crime-stats"
- ChatGPT returns structured records by outcome and demographic
- Request: "Summarise the key findings in plain English for a community meeting"
- Follow up: "Identify the three most significant patterns in this data"
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the Crime Stats tool
Retrieve stop-and-search data for Southwark for 2023. Write a summary highlighting outcome rates, most common legislation used, and any demographic patterns.
Tips for ChatGPT
- Ask for a breakdown by legislation type (Section 1, Section 60, etc.) to understand powers used
- Request month-by-month totals to spot operational changes over time
- Ask ChatGPT to explain what each legislative power allows to add context for non-specialist readers
Copilot makes stop-and-search records available as structured data directly in your development environment — useful for building civil liberties dashboards, research data pipelines, or journalistic investigation tools. The consistent schema makes it straightforward to aggregate across time periods or locations.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to analyse stop-and-search data by location with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the Crime Stats tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Get stop-and-search data for Lambeth using crime-stats"
- Copilot returns structured records with outcome and demographic fields
- Ask: "Write a function that calculates outcome rates by self-defined ethnicity from this data"
- Request: "Generate a schema for storing these records in a PostgreSQL table"
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the Crime Stats tool
Fetch stop-and-search records for Islington and return as JSON with outcome rates calculated per demographic group.
Tips for Copilot
- Normalise self-defined ethnicity values before aggregating — field values vary slightly across records
- Build time-series queries to track how stop rates change after policy changes
- Combine with census data to calculate per-capita rates for fairer demographic comparisons
OpenClaw handles large-scale stop-and-search data collection across multiple areas and date ranges in a single automated operation, making it suitable for academic research, national-level journalism investigations, and policy analysis projects that need consistent data at scale.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to analyse stop-and-search data by location with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the Crime Stats tool:
- Run: "Get stop-and-search data for five London boroughs for 2023 using crime-stats"
- OpenClaw returns complete datasets for all locations
- Aggregate and export for analysis in R, Python, or Excel
- Schedule quarterly refreshes to keep research datasets current
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the Crime Stats tool
Collect stop-and-search records for all inner London boroughs for 2023 and return as a JSON array with location, outcome, and demographic fields.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Pull multiple boroughs in a single run to build city-wide comparison datasets
- Automate annual data pulls to maintain longitudinal research datasets
- Standardise demographic field values in your pipeline before analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I analyse stop-and-search data by location with an AI assistant?
Access UK stop-and-search records by area to examine policing patterns, outcomes, and demographic breakdowns. Connect the Crime Stats tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask: "Get stop-and-search data for Hackney for the past six months using crime-stats" Claude returns records with outcomes, demographics, and legislation used
Which AI assistants can analyse stop-and-search data by location?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all analyse stop-and-search data by location using the Crime Stats tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Crime Stats tool do?
Access UK crime statistics by location, category, and time period, including stop-and-search data.
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