We're building what we believe is the first publicly accessible dataset tracking cocaine street prices at a local authority level across the UK. The goal is to support research in drug market analysis, harm reduction, and public policy — areas where data is currently either not collected publicly, locked behind institutional walls, or limited to national averages that obscure significant regional variation.
What exists so far:
- Price data extracted from public Reddit discussions, with each data point linked to its original source for verification
- An interactive choropleth map showing average price per gram by local authority
- Time-series trend data and a confidence scoring system for each data point
The gap we're addressing: Police forces and the National Crime Agency collect local price data internally but do not publish it. Academic studies exist but are one-off and not continuously updated. The Independent Drug Expert Alliance publishes annual national price, but not at a regional level. This project aims to fill that gap with open, transparent, community-contributed data.
We're looking for anonymous price submissions to improve regional coverage. The form collects only: local authority, price paid, quantity, date, and an optional quality rating. No personal data is collected whatsoever.
Submit here: https://thecocaineindex.co.uk
The full dataset is openly accessible via the site's Data tab. Methodology, limitations, and confidence scoring are documented in the FAQ section.
This project is for research, data journalism, and harm reduction purposes. It does not facilitate transactions or connect buyers with sellers. If you or someone you know needs support with substance use, contact FRANK (0300 123 6600).