Overview

• Police in England and Wales logged more than 6,200 dangerous driving reports in 2024, including 937 that caused death or serious injury.
• The national rise of 8% from 2023 represents 504 more offences and 67 additional incidents resulting in death or serious harm.
• Bradford recorded the highest rate with 242 offences per 100,000 drivers, more than three times the rate in Huntingdonshire in Cambridgeshire.
• Knowsley led Merseyside with 75 offences per 100,000 people while Runnymede topped Surrey at 50 per 100,000, highlighting sharp regional variations.
• Dangerous driving is legally defined as conduct far below expected standards and carries penalties of up to 14 years in prison for fatal cases.