'B3 Children in need at 31 March by primary need and local authority' from 'Characteristics of children in need'
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 - Abuse or neglect | 215,270 | 216,290 | 217,440 | 219,190 | 230,830 |
| N2 - Child's disability or illness | 35,230 | 33,590 | 31,940 | 32,140 | 32,160 |
| N3 - Parent's disability or illness | 10,490 | 9,880 | 9,420 | 9,460 | 8,930 |
| N4 - Family in acute stress | 34,280 | 33,750 | 32,860 | 33,120 | 34,740 |
| N5 - Family dysfunction | 62,190 | 58,820 | 54,810 | 53,500 | 53,600 |
| N6 - Socially unacceptable behaviour | 8,220 | 8,230 | 8,180 | 7,730 | 8,200 |
| N7 - Low income | 1,420 | 1,490 | 1,540 | 1,600 | 1,340 |
| N8 - Absent parenting | 12,720 | 15,110 | 15,950 | 16,410 | 18,410 |
| N9 - Cases other than children in need | 3,890 | 3,720 | 4,110 | 4,180 | 3,680 |
| N0 - Not stated | 20,980 | 17,030 | 13,010 | 11,160 | 12,420 |
Footnotes
- Data for the years ending 31 March 2021 and 2022 is not available for Hackney local authority, therefore 2020 data for Hackney has been included in 2021 and 2022 national totals, and regional totals for inner London and London. Refer to the methodology section for more information.
Source: Characteristics of children in need, B3 Children in need at 31 March by primary need and local authority
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