Apprehensions linked to terrorism in the UK experienced a modest ascent in 2025, with 255 detentions documented throughout the entire year, and an unprecedented count of individuals incarcerated for such offenses, Counter Terrorism Policing reported.
These statistics, released by the Home Office, reveal a two percent rise when contrasted with 250 detentions in the preceding year, 2024. Distinct information further noted 2,779 apprehensions connected to proscription violations involving Palestine Action; however, these are handled separately owing to current judicial processes.
Setting aside those instances, the figures point to the sustained participation of juvenile persons, as 39 individuals aged 17 or younger were apprehended in 2025, in contrast to 40 in the prior year. Males comprised ninety-two percent of the detentions, whereas the percentage of females decreased from nineteen percent in 2024 to eight percent in 2025.
At the close of 2025, 267 individuals were incarcerated across Great Britain on charges of terrorism and associated crimes, an all-time high since analogous data collection commenced, surpassing the preceding apex of 266 by a small margin. According to Counter Terrorism Policing, this signifies continuous operational efforts and investigative work.
Vicki Evans, the Senior National Coordinator for Prevent and Pursue, commented: “The most recent figures serve as a potent recollection of the persistent menace of terrorism, and underscore the critical necessity for us to ceaselessly uncover and thwart schemes targeting our communities.”
She further stated: “An unmistakable indicator of this triumphant operation is the unprecedented count of individuals detained for terrorism-associated crimes by the conclusion of 2025. Our dedicated teams collaborate with security agencies, accomplishing extraordinary feats daily to prevent the terror of such acts from reaching our thoroughfares, and the data presented today offers a glimpse into these endeavors.”
The information further underscores an upsurge in inquiries concerning threats from states, which now comprise over twenty percent of all investigative work, along with a fifty percent surge in requirements for war crimes probes since 2020. Officials indicated that reports from the populace continue to be a crucial element, with approximately 25,000 submissions made through the Anti-Terror hotline and internet portal throughout 2025.