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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Public Safety in United Kingdom

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Public Safety in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Public Safety and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected series shows very low click-through-rate in late 2024, followed by a sharp upswing into mid-2025, culminating in a June spike far above the global baseline.
  • On overlapping months, the selected average click-through-rate is about 6% above the global average, but volatility is significantly higher than the market.
  • The global baseline is relatively stable with a gentle rise from Q1 into late summer, suggesting mild seasonality, while the selected data shows pronounced month-to-month swings.

Trend highlights in the selected segment

For Public Safety ads in Great Britain, the available monthly medians are: Oct 2024 (0.1316), Nov 2024 (0.1572), Feb 2025 (2.1371), May 2025 (1.1390), Jun 2025 (5.7847).

  • Average across observed months: 1.870.
  • High: 5.7847 (Jun 2025); Low: 0.1316 (Oct 2024); Range: 5.6531.
  • First-to-last change: approximately +4,295% from Oct 2024 to Jun 2025.
  • Volatility (average absolute change between observed points): 1.912, indicating large swings, especially the surge from May to June (+4.646).

Notable moves:

  • Q4 2024 remained extremely low (near 0.13–0.16).
  • A jump appears in Feb 2025 (2.1371), partial pullback in May (1.1390), and a sharp spike in Jun (5.7847).

Comparison to the global baseline

Global baseline (Oct 2024–Sep 2025) is steady: average 1.806, high 2.1164 (Sep 2025), low 1.6740 (Feb 2025), with a first-to-last increase of about +20.1%. Average month-to-month change is modest at ~0.053.

Like-for-like months comparison (baseline mean across Oct, Nov, Feb, May, Jun = 1.761):

  • Relative level: the selected average (1.870) is about 6.2% above market.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Oct 2024: 0.1316 vs 1.7618 (about 92% below market)
  • Nov 2024: 0.1572 vs 1.7423 (about 91% below)
  • Feb 2025: 2.1371 vs 1.6740 (about 27.6% above)
  • May 2025: 1.1390 vs 1.7895 (about 36.4% below)
  • Jun 2025: 5.7847 vs 1.8373 (about 215% above)

Overall, the selected series sits below average in late 2024, moves in line to modestly above in early 2025, and then spikes well above market in June.

Seasonality and volatility signals

  • Global seasonality: a slight dip from Oct–Feb followed by a steady climb through late spring and summer (peaking in Sep), consistent with gradually improving click-through-rate into Q3.
  • Selected pattern: muted performance in Q4, intermittent strength in Feb, and a pronounced June peak. These movements deviate from the smoother global curve.
  • Volatility comparison: the selected series’ average month-to-month change (~1.912) is roughly 36 times higher than the global baseline (~0.053), underscoring significant variability.

Summary

Public Safety ads in Great Britain show a highly volatile click-through-rate profile, with levels shifting from well below market in Q4 2024 to far above market by June 2025. Against a globally stable and gradually rising baseline, the selected data displays sharper swings and a higher peak. Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Public Safety and Great Britain helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Public Safety industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. Why we use median instead of average We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

What is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.