Our key performance indicators
We have developed a suite of key performance indicators for 2025-26 to measure progress against our strategic outcomes and priorities. These measures will enable us to see the impact of our work to ensure we are delivering on our priorities, and these are scrutinised routinely by senior leaders.
| Priority | 2025-26 Key Performance Indicators |
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| We increase our capability | - We will grow our government Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession to 3.5% of the workforce by 31 March 2026.
- For people joining us we will make sure the period from acceptance of an employment offer to a signed contract does not exceed an average of 32 working days.
- 75% of our Level 1 Crown Advocates achieve promotion to Level 2 within 1 year.
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| We increase casework quality | - Of those who plead guilty in the Magistrates’ Court, at least 76% will do so at First Hearing.
- Of those who plead guilty in the Crown Court, at least 38% will do so at First Hearing.
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| We reduce delays in the CJS | - At least 75% of our charging reviews or decisions will be made within 28 days.
- At least 95% of initial disclosures of prosecution cases will be serviced within 5 days of the first hearing in Magistrates Court.
- At least 80% of initial disclosures will be served before the Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing or in compliance with a Crown Court direction.
- Our core Digital Case Management System will be available for our people at least 99.9% of planned uptime.
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We increase trust in
the CPS | - At least 87% of our letters to victims will be sent within the timeliness standards.
- At least 97% of approved invoices and witness expense claims will be settled within 10 days of receipt.
- We will increase the proportion of people that are confident that the CPS prosecute the right person for the right offence (2024: 58%).
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