Verian delivers Security and Crime in Germany (SKiD), one of the country's largest and most comprehensive crime and victimisation studies, on behalf of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). Conducted regularly since 2020, the nationwide survey examines personal safety, victim experiences, crime reporting, confidence in policing and experiences of domestic, sexual, psychological and digital violence. Developed in partnership with federal and state police forces, the study provides robust evidence to inform crime prevention, policing strategy and public safety policy. 

Verian works with the Norwegian Police Directorate to deliver one of Norway’s longest-running public opinion studies on trust, safety and policing. Combining rigorous survey design, large-scale annual data collection and longitudinal analysis, the research tracks public confidence, experiences of crime, perceptions of safety and citizens’ interactions with law enforcement. The findings help identify emerging concerns, including digital fraud and online safety, and provide a robust evidence base to inform policing strategy, public debate and efforts to strengthen trust in public institutions.

Verian supports the Norwegian Center for Holocaust and Minority Studies to deliver a long-running research programme tracking attitudes towards Jews and Muslims in Norway. Combining representative population surveys, targeted research with minority communities, methodological development and longitudinal analysis, the programme explores stereotypes, social distance, lived experiences and the impact of wider societal events. The findings provide independent evidence to help policymakers, researchers and civil society organisations understand how prejudice develops and respond to challenges around identity, belonging and social cohesion.

Verian partnered with Fire and Emergency New Zealand to develop a more effective approach to understanding and influencing fire safety behaviours. Using a multi-phase programme combining in-home interviews, segmentation research, behavioural testing and stakeholder workshops, we identified five distinct fire safety mindsets across the population.

The research revealed the drivers and barriers behind fire safety behaviours, enabling more targeted interventions and communications. The resulting segmentation framework became embedded across the organisation, helping improve fire prevention strategies and community engagement.

Verian partnered with Ofcom to understand how online platforms can better protect users from potentially harmful video content. Using our Behaviour Change Lab, we created a realistic video-sharing platform and conducted a series of randomised controlled trials to test interventions such as warning messages, reporting prompts and auto-skip functions.

The research identified effective ways to encourage safer online behaviours and content reporting, providing robust evidence that informed Ofcom's regulatory approach to online safety and platform design.

Verian partnered with New Zealand’s Ministry of Social Development to understand how men using violence in relationships can be supported to seek help and change their behaviour. Through a trauma-informed, empathy-centred research programme involving in-depth engagement with men who had not previously sought support, we identified key barriers to behaviour change and service access.

The findings informed the evidence-based design of Te Huringa ō Te Ao, a new family violence service focused on sustainable behaviour change and stronger whānau wellbeing.

Verian partnered with the Australian Government to understand the emerging drivers of gendered disrespect and violence among young people. Using behavioural science and mixed-method research, we identified the growing influence of social media content and online voices in shaping attitudes towards gender and respect.

The findings informed the evolution of the national Stop it at the Start campaign, helping government develop a new communications approach that equips adults to recognise harmful influences, engage young people and prevent gender-based violence.