405 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (80%).
r/policeuk Traffic & Engagement r/policeuk Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/policeuk Most Active Times When r/policeuk Is Most Active
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r/policeuk Flair Performance r/policeuk Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Discussion | 148 (37.2%) | 12 |
| :ATP: :EAW: Ask the Police (England & Wales) | 135 (33.9%) | 5 |
| :ATP: :UK: Ask the Police (UK-wide) | 34 (8.5%) | 7 |
| Crosspost | 24 (6.0%) | 3 |
| News | 21 (5.3%) | 66 |
| Image | 10 (2.5%) | 63 |
| :ATP: :SCO: Ask the Police (Scotland) | 8 (2.0%) | 5 |
| Video | 8 (2.0%) | 15 |
| Scenario | 6 (1.5%) | 4 |
| 🙂 Positive news | 4 (1.0%) | 9 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/policeuk Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/policeuk
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| police | 103 (25.4%) | 17 | 9 |
| officer | 20 (4.9%) | 31 | 12 |
| advice | 14 (3.5%) | 2 | 7 |
| officers | 11 (2.7%) | 29 | 17 |
| met | 10 (2.5%) | 30 | 12 |
| question | 10 (2.5%) | 4 | 4 |
r/policeuk Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/policeuk
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| bbc.co.uk | 9 | 99 |
| youtube.com | 5 | 19 |
r/policeuk Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/policeuk
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
For a little laugh
Would the Police respect this request?
Met officer will not face misconduct case over Chris Kaba Shooting
Petition to stop the early release from jail of PC Andrew Harper's killers
Diversity rep who crippled police officer with her 4x4 avoids prison
Twelve people, aged 19 to 61, arrested after Middlesbrough crash that killed two police officers
PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces early release scheme changes
I'm sorry for the loss of your colleagues in the crash
Now that’s a seizure
A66 crash latest: Two police officers among seven people killed in fatal collision, MP says
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For a little laugh | 240 | 74 | image | Aug 23 |
| Would the Police respect this request? | 238 | 71 | image | Aug 18 |
| Met officer will not face misconduct case over Chris Kaba Shooting | 183 | 51 | link | Aug 5 |
| Petition to stop the early release from jail of PC Andrew Harper's killers | 175 | 16 | link | Aug 4 |
| Diversity rep who crippled police officer with her 4x4 avoids prison | 168 | 35 | link | Aug 13 |
| Twelve people, aged 19 to 61, arrested after Middlesbrough crash that killed two police officers | 164 | 42 | link | Aug 24 |
| PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces early release scheme changes | 153 | 6 | link | Aug 30 |
| I'm sorry for the loss of your colleagues in the crash | 139 | 5 | text | Aug 22 |
| Now that’s a seizure | 137 | 15 | image | Aug 11 |
| A66 crash latest: Two police officers among seven people killed in fatal collision, MP says | 135 | 70 | text | Aug 22 |
r/policeuk Audience Overlap r/policeuk Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/policeuk FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/policeuk
What's the best time to post on r/policeuk?
Based on posting volume, r/policeuk is most active on Saturdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/policeuk?
r/policeuk averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/policeuk get?
Posts on r/policeuk average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/policeuk get most?
On r/policeuk, most posts are text posts (80%)