Data updates this month include 1 new dataset and 113 updated!
The below table is a snapshot of some of the key datasets which have been updated. To see a full breakdown of all datasets updated this month, see our Knowledge Base article containing a list of all the datasets available in Local Insight.
Updated indicators
| Indicators on | Source | Reports | Maps |
| Unemployment benefit (JSA and Universal Credit) | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) | Yes | Yes |
| Attendance Allowance claimants | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) | No | Yes |
| Incapacity Benefit claimants | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) | Some | Yes |
| Pensioners in poverty (Pension Credit) | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) | Yes | Yes |
| Disability benefit (DLA) | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) | Some | Yes |
| Employment and Support Allowance claimants | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) | No | Yes |
| All VAT based local units | Office for National Statistics (ONS) | Yes | Yes |
New indicators
| Indicator | Source | Reports | Maps |
| Live births | Office for National Statistics (ONS) | No | Yes |
Current Indicators within Local Insight
To see a list of all of the current indicators available in Local Insight check out this Knowledge Base article containing a list of all the datasets available in Local Insight
Update your reports to fix data error
Please note, we would like to make users aware of an error with the data rate values for the following indicators:
- All crimes (annual)
- Violent crimes
- Criminal damage
- Burglaries
- Robberies
- Vehicle crimes
This error affects all reports generated between 9th April 2018 and 2nd August 2018. To regenerate the reports and amend the issue, simply request a new report for that custom area.
For advice on updating reports when new data is released, please see our article on Updating Your Reports.
We take data quality and accuracy very seriously and apologise for any inconvenience caused. In order to prevent this type of issue from occurring in the future, we have added additional manual report checks when adding new or updated indicators in the tool. This is in addition to the comprehensive automated and manual testing we already run as part of the data import process. For more information on the full QA process for data added into the tool, please see our articles on The Quality Assurance Process For Data In Local Insight.
Want to see more indicators within Local Insight?
We are always looking to add new indicators to Local Insight. So if you have any ideas of particular indicators you would like to see then let us know. Provided that the data is open data and published at small area level, so below Local Authority level, we will load the data in for you.
Get in touch!
If you have any questions about the data updates, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on support@ocsi.co.uk or give us a call on 01273 810270.
