Does Robbery Go on Your Record?

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Theft, like all other charges, will stay on your record indefinitely. You can have it expunged for employment purposes with private employers (as opposed to government employers or security positions), but law enforcement will always be able to access it.

What crimes stay on your record?

Section 7 of the Criminal Records Act 1991 outlines that all convictions are capable of becoming spent, except:
  • Convictions for which a prison sentence of more than 6 months has been imposed;
  • Convictions for sexual offences;
  • Convictions imposed against bodies corporate;
  • Convictions prescribed in the regulations.

Is theft a criminal record?

The offence of stealing/larceny carries a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment. However, stealing/larceny is an offence sometimes dealt with pursuant to section 10 of the Crimes (Sentence Procedure) Act, meaning no conviction will be recorded, there is no other penalty and you will have no criminal record.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.