It aims to provide an overview of the structure of the known offending population in 2011/12, with information on the breakdown of offences committed by new offenders and the disposals received. Findings for the 2011/12 year will provide a baseline to monitor trends in first time entrants to the justice system in future years.
This bulletin presents data on first time entrants to the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland for the year 1 April 2011 – 31 March 2012.