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 Derry City & Strabane and Northern Ireland?
Here we reveal everything you need to know.
5. Children
2,940 children aged between 13 and 17 were stopped and searched in Northern Ireland, as well as 52 under 12s. Photo: Shutterstock
6. Drugs
The power used most commonly by the police to stop and search is Misuse of Drugs. It was used 1,304 times in Derry City & Strabane. Photo: Shutterstock
7. Firearms
Police also used their power to search for firearms four times in Derry City & Strabane. Photo: Shutterstock
8. PACE
They also used PACE powers to search for stolen property, offensive weapons, fireworks and other items 272 times in Derry City & Strabane. Photo: Shutterstock