This factsheet presents analysis of data on self-reported drink driving, drug driving and driver mobile phone use. Data is collected as part of the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) which is run by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which covers all types of crime. Latest CSEW results are published by ONS.

Data are published annually, on a financial year basis, except during years affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the year ending March 2024:

5% of respondents reported that they had driven at least once in the last 12 months when thought to be over the alcohol limit
0.4% of respondents reported having driven when thought to be affected by or under the influence of illegal drugs
male drivers, and those in younger age groups, were more likely to report having driven when over the alcohol limit or under the influence of drugs
4% of drivers reported using a mobile phone in their hand while driving in the last 12 months

The report and data tables also provide figures for drivers affected by legal highs and medicinal drugs.

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Published 26 September 2024

Crime Survey for England and Wales: self reported driver behaviour

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