National statistics

Proven reoffending statistics: July to September 2020

Statistics on reoffending of offenders who were released from custody, received a non-custodial conviction, or a caution. In addition to the proven reoffending statistics covering the offender cohort period July to September 2020, this publication will also include proven reoffending rates for restricted patients, 2017 to 2019. These statistics were initially planned for publication in October 2020, but their release was postponed due to the impact of lockdown restrictions on access to the Police National Computer (PNC) at the time which was required for producing these statistics.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Proven Reoffending Statistics Quarterly Bulletin, July to September 2020

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Geographical data tool, October 2019 to September 2020

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Annex A: Proven reoffending rates for restricted patients statistics, 2016/17 to 2019/20

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Data quality statement

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Guide to proven reoffending statistics

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Details

This publication provides key statistics relating to the reoffending of offenders who were released from custody, received a non-custodial conviction at court, or received a caution. Latest figures for the three-monthly July to September 2020 offender cohort are provided.

Link to latest annual offender cohort figures.

As part of this edition of the proven reoffending statistics, the following are also being released:

  • Annex A: Proven reoffending rates for restricted patients statistics (2016/17 to 2019/20)

  • Ad hoc statistical release: Proven reoffending of adult offenders within 14 days of release from prison, by day of release (July - September 2016 to July - September 2020)

We regularly carry out work to improve our statistics and geography breakdowns, therefore please refer to the latest publication for the most up to date figures.

The bulletin is produced and handled by the Ministry’s analytical professionals and production staff.

Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:

  • Ministry of Justice: Deputy Prime Minister; Minister of State; Permanent Secretary; Deputy Director, Reducing Reoffending; Deputy Director, Service Design; Deputy Director of Probation Policy; Deputy Director, Public Protection Group; Deputy Director, Data and Evidence as a Service; relevant private secretaries (x6), special advisors (x2); press officers (x12); analysts (x10); and policy officials (x3).

  • Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS): Deputy Director, Reducing Reoffending; and policy official (x1).

  • Youth Justice Board (YJB): YJB analysts (x1).

Published 28 July 2022