The Courts Service Annual Report 2025 Statistical Dataset is now available on the Open Data Portal.
This dataset presents the statistical data underpinning the Courts Service Annual Report 2025, published in July 2026. It provides a comprehensive view of court activity across all jurisdictions, offering direct access to detailed and reusable data on the work of the courts
Key Highlights
- Criminal Case Trends: More than 379,000 new criminal matters were received, representing a 2.8% decrease compared with 2024.
- Civil Case Growth: Nearly 188,000 new civil cases were recorded, an increase of 34% over the past five years.
- Domestic Violence Applications: 27,429 applications under domestic violence legislation received, an increase of 34% compared with 2019.
- Road Traffic Offences: There were 175,328 incoming road traffic offences, a 22% reduction compared with 2019.
- Personal Injuries: Personal injury claims increased to 14,661 in 2025; however, overall filings remained 33% below 2019 levels, while the total value of awards was 18.5% lower than in 2023.
You can access the Annual Report 2025 Statistical Dataset on the Courts Service Open Data Portal
