Frequently Asked Questions - Statistics | Department for Regional Development

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What statistics can CSRB provide?

CSRB provides a statistical and research service to both DRD and DOE. The branch carries out statistical and research work relating to transport, road safety, equality, the environment, and regional planning.

Where can I find statistics relating to road safety in NI?

Although there are some road safety statistics contained in chapter 5 of Northern Ireland Transport Statistics, road safety statistics for NI are provided mainly by the Road Safety statisticians in the branch and on the DOE pages of our website. Here you will find the results of research into public behaviour, attitudes and awareness of road safety issues in the Northern Ireland Road Safety Monitor, as well as research into seat belt wearing rates in the Northern Ireland Seat Belt Survey report. Road safety statistics can also be found on the PSNI statistics website.
If you cannot find the statistics you require in either of these publications, please contact the road safety statistician, whose details can be found in the Who's who section, for further advice.

Where can I find statistics relating to regional planning in NI?

CSRB collates data on private sector new dwelling commencements. These are published annually in section 2 of DSD's Northern Ireland Housing Statistics publication and quarterly in the Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin. The Northern Ireland Household Projections report contains household projections at NI level up to 2025, and at LGD level up to 2015. Further information on regional planning, including housing growth indicators can be found on the DRD Shaping our Future website.
If you cannot find the statistics you require in these publications, please contact the regional planning statistician, whose details can be found in the Who's who section, for further advice.

Where can I find statistics relating to transport in NI?

CSRB publishes two separate series of transport statistics publications. The annual Northern Ireland Transport Statistics includes annual data vehicle registrations, driver and vehicle testing, the road network, road freight, road safety, public transport, air transport and other general transport statistics. The quarterly Northern Ireland Road and Rail Transport Bulletin includes vehicle registrations, public transport, petroleum and driver and vehicle testing. If you cannot find the statistics you require in either of these publications, please contact the transport statistician, whose details can be found in the Who's who section, for further advice.

Where can I find statistics relating to the environment in NI?

Although CSRB do not currently publish any environment statistics, the branch maintains a database of the main environmental publications of the last ten years. We recommend you contact the environment statisticians, whose details can be found in the Who's who section, with any queries or for further advice.

Where can I find other statistics relating to NI?

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has statisticians in all NI government departments. NISRA provide statistics on a wide range of subjects. Further information can be found on the NISRA Website.