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<table><tbody><tr><td><p>The number of community sentences handed down in each year
from 2008 to 2016 can be viewed in the attached table and also on the following link:
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/614418/cjs-outcomes-by-offence-tool-2016.xlsx"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/614418/cjs-outcomes-by-offence-tool-2016.xlsx</a>
Our data shows that between 2008 and 2016, the number of community orders issued fell
by 46%. The fall in number of defendants appearing before court and changes in the
mix of offences coming to court are key factors in overall decreased numbers of community
sentences. The sentencing framework already gives courts the flexibility to select
community order requirements which are a robust alternative to custody, and are tailored
to address the specific issues that contribute to reoffending. We are committed to
ensuring that community penalties are tough, effective and command the confidence
of sentencers. <table><tbody><tr><td colspan="10"><p><strong>Total number of community
sentences handed down in each year, England and Wales, 2008 - 2016 <sup>(1)(2)</sup></strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td
rowspan="4"><p>Total community sentences</p></td><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>2016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>190,172</p></td><td><p>195,977</p></td><td><p>189,333</p></td><td><p>177,603</p></td><td><p>151,183</p></td><td><p>126,535</p></td><td><p>112,638</p></td><td><p>114,286</p></td><td><p>102,938</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="10"><p>(1)
The figures given in the table relate to persons for whom these offences were the
principal offences for which they were dealt with. When a defendant has been found
guilty of two or more offences it is the offence for which the heaviest penalty is
imposed. Where the same disposal is imposed for two or more offences, the offence
selected is the offence for which the statutory maximum penalty is the most severe.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td
colspan="10"><p>(2) Every effort is made to ensure that the figures presented are
accurate and complete. However, it is important to note that these data have been
extracted from large administrative data systems generated by the courts and police
forces. As a consequence, care should be taken to ensure data collection processes
and their inevitable limitations are taken into account when those data are used.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td
colspan="5"><p>Source: Justice Statistics Analytical Services - Ministry of Justice.</p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Ref:
HL4476</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>
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</p></td></tr></tbody></table></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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