ALT This image shows Crown Court Usage for England & Wales for 9 April 2026. In England and Wales, out of 516 total, 326 have Judges, 84 have recorders, and 106 courtrooms are not sitting. In London, out of 145 total, 86 have Judges, 23 have recorders, and 36 courtrooms are not sitting. In the Midlands, out of 76 total, 49 have Judges, 11 have recorders, and 16 courtrooms are not sitting. In the North East, out of 62 total, 36 have Judges, 15 have recorders, and 11 courtrooms are not sitting. In the North West, out of 69 total, 45 have Judges, 5 have recorders, and 19 courtrooms are not sitting. In the South East, out of 90 total, 65 have Judges, 13 have recorders, and 12 courtrooms are not sitting. In Wales, out of 23 total, 14 have Judges, 7 have recorders, and 2 courtrooms are not sitting. In Western England, out of 51 total, 31 have Judges, 10 have recorders, and 10 courtrooms are not sitting.