Sentenced and released
Sentenced to 28 months. Out in about 9½.
What the courts can give for burglary, what they typically give, and when prisoners are now released.
What the law allows
| Rule | What it says |
|---|---|
| Sentencing guideline range | From a community order up to 6 years in prison |
| Maximum sentence | 14 years |
| Third domestic burglary | At least 3 years in prison, unless that would be unjust |
What the courts typically give
The rest received a suspended sentence (12%) or a community sentence (9%). These are the most recent burglary-only figures the Sentencing Council has published.
When prisoners are released
Since 1 October 2026, under the Sentencing Act 2026, most adults serving a standard fixed-term prison sentence become eligible for release after one-third of it. Before, it was 40% or 50%. The middle third is spent under supervision in the community. Offences such as rape, serious child sexual offences, grooming and unlawful killing are excluded from the change; burglary is not.
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