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Singapore Prison Service (SPS)
Media Releases

SPS and YRSG Annual Statistics Release for 2025

9 February 2026

In 2025, SPS maintained safe, secure prisons while strengthening measures against institutional violence despite low assault rates.

In 2025, the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) has continued to keep our prisons safe and secure. There were no escapes from custody. While assault rate has increased, they remained low compared to other correctional jurisdictions. SPS will continue to adopt multi-pronged measures to prevent, deter, detect and respond to institutional violence committed by inmates.

To find out more, click on the following link:

2025 SPS Annual Statistics Release (opens in new tab)

Statistics for Singapore prisons in 2025 show a zero escape rate, rising assault rates, increasing inmate population, and fluctuating recidivism rates.