Violent and sexual offenders now make up more than half of all prisoners
Number of prisoners by category of offence in England and Wales
30,000
Violence
20,000
Sexual
Drugs
Others
10,000
Theft
Robbery
0
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
30,000
Violence
20,000
Sexual
Drugs
Others
10,000
Theft
Robbery
0
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024