Average length of prison sentences for all offences in England and Wales 2000-2022

Published by D. Clark, Nov 3, 2022
The average length of a prison sentence for all offences in England and Wales was 22.6 months in 2022, compared with 11.4 months in the year 2000.

Average custodial sentence length at all courts to immediate custody for all offences in England and Wales from 2000 to 2022 (in months)

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Release date

October 2022

Region

United Kingdom (England, Wales)

Survey time period

2000 to 2022

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