Number of prisoners in England and Wales 2002-2024, by age group

Published by D. Clark, Jul 18, 2024

In 2024, there were 29,339 prisoners in their 30s in custody in England and Wales, compared with 21,381 in their 20s, 18,175 in their 40s, 15,620 aged 50 or over, and 3,354 aged between 15 and 20.

Number of prisoners in custody in England and Wales from 2002 to 2024, by age group

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July 2024

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United Kingdom (England, Wales)

Survey time period

2002 to 2024

Supplementary notes

2024 data is as of March 

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