Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 87187

Reoffenders

Tabled: 31 October 2025

Answered: 10 November 2025

Question

Paul Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate he has made of the potential cost savings to the criminal justice system of a one per cent reduction in reoffending among repeat offenders.

Answer

Jake Richards

Reoffending in England and Wales is estimated to cost taxpayers £22.7 billion per year (adjusted to 24/25 prices). That is why we are investing in interventions that help individuals move away from crime, including employment, accommodation and substance ...

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