Reduce reoffending
Reoffending
Proven reoffending rate
Proportion of all offenders who reoffend (%).
This latest offender cohort period overlaps with operational restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of on-going recovery for the courts. As a result, volatility continues to be seen in the reoffending figures, with overall proven reoffending down from the same quarter last year but up from the previous quarter.
| Period | Proven reoffending rate |
|---|---|
| Apr - Jun 2009 | 30.7% |
| Jul - Sep 2009 | 30.9% |
| Oct - Dec 2009 | 31.0% |
| Jan - Mar 2010 | 31.3% |
| Apr - Jun 2010 | 31.3% |
| Jul - Sep 2010 | 31.5% |
| Oct - Dec 2010 | 31.7% |
| Jan - Mar 2011 | 31.8% |
| Apr - Jun 2011 | 31.8% |
| Jul - Sep 2011 | 31.6% |
| Oct - Dec 2011 | 30.9% |
| Jan - Mar 2012 | 30.8% |
| Apr - Jun 2012 | 30.8% |
| Jul - Sep 2012 | 30.8% |
| Oct - Dec 2012 | 30.8% |
| Jan - Mar 2013 | 31.3% |
| Apr - Jun 2013 | 31.7% |
| Jul - Sep 2013 | 31.5% |
| Oct - Dec 2013 | 30.7% |
| Jan - Mar 2014 | 30.6% |
| Apr - Jun 2014 | 30.5% |
| Jul - Sep 2014 | 30.3% |
| Oct - Dec 2014 | 29.8% |
| Jan - Mar 2015 | 29.4% |
| Apr - Jun 2015 | 29.5% |
| Jul - Sep 2015 | 29.2% |
| Oct - Dec 2015 | 29.6% |
| Jan - Mar 2016 | 29.6% |
| Apr - Jun 2016 | 29.4% |
| Jul - Sep 2016 | 29.5% |
| Oct - Dec 2016 | 29.4% |
| Jan - Mar 2017 | 29.2% |
| Apr - Jun 2017 | 29.8% |
| Jul - Sep 2017 | 29.3% |
| Oct - Dec 2017 | 28.8% |
| Jan - Mar 2018 | 28.7% |
| Apr - Jun 2018 | 28.8% |
| Jul - Sep 2018 | 28.6% |
| Oct - Dec 2018 | 28.1% |
| Jan - Mar 2019 | 26.7% |
| Apr - Jun 2019 | 26.3% |
| Jul - Sep 2019 | 26.0% |
| Oct - Dec 2019 | 25.2% |
| Jan - Mar 2020 | 24.7% |
| Apr - Jun 2020 | 29.0% |
| Jul - Sep 2020 | 23.5% |
| Oct - Dec 2020 | 23.1% |
| Jan - Mar 2021 | 24.3% |
| Apr - Jun 2021 | 24.8% |
| Jul - Sep 2021 | 25.2% |
Jul - Sep 2021
25.2%
Data source
Proven reoffending statistics (quarterly)
Published: 27 July 2023. Next publication: 26 October 2023 9:30am.
Rehabilitation and reintegration
Housed on release from custody (SL014)
The proportion of individuals in settled or temporary accommodation on the night of release from custody.
Settled accommodation at 3 months post release from custody (SL015a)
The proportion of individuals in settled accommodation at three months post release for custodial sentences.
Settled accommodation at 3 months post community (SL015b)
The proportion of individuals in settled accommodation at three months post disposal for community sentences.
Employed at 6 weeks post release from custody (SL016)
The proportion of individuals in employment at six weeks after release from custody.
Employed at 6 months post release from custody (SL017a)
The proportion of individuals in employment at six months post release for custodial sentences.
Employed at 6 months post community disposal (SL017b)
The proportion of individuals in employment at six months post disposal for community sentences.
Substance dependency
Random mandatory drug testing (traditional drugs)
The percentage of random mandatory drug tests which show drugs to be present, hence a downward trend is positive. This measure excludes tests for new psychoactive substances.
The values for 2018/19 onwards are calculated using a new weighted methodology - please refer to the relevant publication for more details.
| Period | Random mandatory drug testing (traditional drugs) |
|---|---|
| Apr 1998 to Mar 1999 | 18.1 % |
| Apr 1999 to Mar 2000 | 14.4 % |
| Apr 2000 to Mar 2001 | 12.0 % |
| Apr 2001 to Mar 2002 | 11.4 % |
| Apr 2002 to Mar 2003 | 11.4 % |
| Apr 2003 to Mar 2004 | 12.3 % |
| Apr 2004 to Mar 2005 | 11.8 % |
| Apr 2005 to Mar 2006 | 10.3 % |
| Apr 2006 to Mar 2007 | 8.8 % |
| Apr 2007 to Mar 2008 | 9.1 % |
| Apr 2008 to Mar 2009 | 7.7 % |
| Apr 2009 to Mar 2010 | 7.8 % |
| Apr 2010 to Mar 2011 | 7.1 % |
| Apr 2011 to Mar 2012 | 7.0 % |
| Apr 2012 to Mar 2013 | 7.2 % |
| Apr 2013 to Mar 2014 | 7.5 % |
| Apr 2014 to Mar 2015 | 7.0 % |
| Apr 2015 to Mar 2016 | 7.8 % |
| Apr 2016 to Mar 2017 | 9.3 % |
| Apr 2017 to Mar 2018 | 10.9 % |
| Apr 2018 to Mar 2019 | 10.4 % |
| Apr 2019 to Mar 2020 | 10.5 % |
Apr 2019 to Mar 2020
10.5 %
Data source
HM Prison and Probation Service annual digest
Published: 28 July 2022.
Random mandatory drug testing - new psychoactive substances only
The percentage of random mandatory drug tests which show drugs to be present, hence a downward trend is positive. This measure includes tests for new psychoactive substances ("NPS"), as defined in the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016.
Note this measure replaces "random mandatory drug testing including new psychoactive substances".
Apr 2019 to Mar 2020
4.3 %
Data source
HM Prison and Probation Service annual digest
Published: 28 July 2022.
Prisoners completing treatment free from dependence
The percentage of adults exiting treatment free from dependence on drugs or alcohol.
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
32.5%
Data source
Alcohol and drug treatment statistics: prisons and secure settings (annual)
Published: 27 January 2022.