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Average length of prison sentences for offences in England and Wales 2022

Published by D. Clark, Nov 3, 2022
In 2022 the average custodial sentence length for sexual offences in England and Wales was 63.7 months, or just over five years, the most of any broad offence type in that year. Other crimes that carried high prison sentences were robbery at 51.5 months, and drug offences at 42.5 months.

Average custodial sentence length at all courts to immediate custody in England and Wales in 2022, by offence group (in months)

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Release date

October 2022

Region

United Kingdom (England, Wales)

Survey time period

2022

Supplementary notes

*Summary offences are less serious offences that are typically tried in a magistrates court where no jury is present.

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