Offence

Stalking without fear / alarm / distress

How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.

Hearings listed

1,471

Upcoming hearings

36

Next listed date

Mon, 26 October 2026

Courts listing it

133

Heard in

Magistrates' Court (1,471)

Sentencing guideline

Harassment/ Stalking/ Racially or religiously aggravated harassment/stalking

Official offence code

PH97006

The law

Contrary to section 2A(1) and (4) of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

Where it can be tried

Magistrates' court only

Can lead to prison

Yes