Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, England and Wales: March 2026
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The Ministry of Justice has published official statistics on electronic monitoring in England and Wales covering the period up to 31 March 2026. The publication includes data on the number of individuals with an active electronic monitoring device fitted, new notification orders, and completed orders. It covers both location monitoring devices and alcohol monitoring devices. The statistics are intended to ensure transparency of the use and delivery of electronic monitoring across the jurisdiction.
“The Electronic Monitoring Statistics publication is published to ensure transparency of the use and delivery of electronic monitoring across England and Wales.”
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The Ministry of Justice has released its quarterly official statistics publication on electronic monitoring in England and Wales, covering data through 31 March 2026. The publication provides aggregated figures on individuals with active electronic monitoring devices, new notification orders, and completed orders, covering both location monitoring and alcohol monitoring devices.
Affected parties — primarily criminal justice agencies, probation services, and policy researchers — should note that this is a transparency publication providing statistical data rather than a regulatory change or compliance requirement. The publication serves as a reference document for monitoring trends in the use of electronic monitoring technology across the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
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Official Statistics
Electronic Monitoring Statistics Publication, March 2026
Covers the use and delivery of electronic devices, including location monitoring devices and alcohol monitoring devices, for England and Wales.
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The Electronic Monitoring Statistics publication is published to ensure transparency of the use and delivery of electronic monitoring across England and Wales. It contains details of the number of individuals with an active electronic device fitted, the numbers of new notification orders and the completed orders. This publication covers the period up to 31st March 2026.
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The Electronic Monitoring Statistics publication is produced and handled by the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) analytical professionals and production staff. Pre-release access of up to 24 hours is granted to the following persons:
Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation (HMPPS)
- Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, Permanent Secretary, CEO of HM Prison and Probation Service, Special Advisor, Electronic Monitoring SRO, Head of Electronic Monitoring Operations, Deputy Director, Sentencing and Offender Management Analysis, Head of Electronic Monitoring Contract Management, Electronic Monitoring policy (x2), Press Officers (x3)
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Electronic Monitoring Service Delivery Lead
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Published 23 April 2026
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