Ministry of Justice · 2021 Q2 to 2026 Q1 · weeks
Crown Court median waiting time for trial by plea
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| Period | Crown Court median waiting time for trial by plea |
|---|---|
| 2021 Q2 | 18 weeks |
| 2021 Q3 | 21 weeks |
| 2021 Q4 | 22 weeks |
| 2022 Q1 | 22 weeks |
| 2022 Q2 | 21 weeks |
| 2022 Q3 | 19 weeks |
| 2022 Q4 | 21 weeks |
| 2023 Q1 | 22 weeks |
| 2023 Q2 | 22 weeks |
| 2023 Q3 | 20 weeks |
| 2023 Q4 | 21 weeks |
| 2024 Q1 | 20 weeks |
| 2024 Q2 | 21 weeks |
| 2024 Q3 | 20 weeks |
| 2024 Q4 | 20 weeks |
| 2025 Q1 | 20 weeks |
| 2025 Q2 | 20 weeks |
| 2025 Q3 | 20 weeks |
| 2025 Q4 | 21 weeks |
| 2026 Q1 | 22 weeks |
Source: Ministry of Justice, Criminal court statistics quarterly: Crown Court waiting times, January to March 2026 (published 25 June 2026). Data presentation: Civometry.
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