How to Review Stop-and-Search Records with ChatGPT
Review UK stop-and-search data with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Policing patterns by location and outcome.
Tool
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
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Download
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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
Steps
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
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
- 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