Those sentenced include dangerous attackers, sexual predators who targeted children, organised drug dealers and repeat offenders whose crimes had a major impact on victims and communities.
The investigations behind the cases range from complex organised crime operations to frontline arrests linked to drugs, domestic abuse and sexual offences.
This gallery brings together the faces of 34 criminals jailed so far this year:
1. Ryan Gee
Ryan Gee, 35, was given a life sentence at Liverpool Crown Court after stabbing a probation officer during an appointment at Preston Probation Office in July 2024. He used a kitchen knife to inflict multiple serious injuries and also held a receptionist at gunpoint with a replica firearm. Gee must serve a minimum of 15 years and 193 days before he can apply for parole. | Lancashire Police
2. Chris Higgins
Chris Higgins, 46, of Poulton-le-Fylde, was jailed for 10 months after pleading guilty to engaging in sexual communication with a 14-year-old girl. Sexually explicit messages were discovered on the victim’s phone by her parents. Higgins was also given a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. | Lancashire Police
3. Stephanie White
Stephanie White, 57, of Clitheroe, was jailed for two years and 10 months after stealing more than £21,000 from an elderly woman in her care. The retirement home manager abused her position of trust to fraudulently take money over an 18-month period. | Lancashire Police
4. Daniel Halstead
Daniel Halstead, 39, formerly of Accrington, was jailed for eight years for coercive and controlling behaviour, non-fatal strangulation, assaults and threats to kill his former partner. He subjected his victim to years of abuse, intimidation and stalking. A lifetime restraining order was imposed. | Lancashire Police
5. Hamza Ghafoor
Hamza Ghafoor, 22, of Bradford, was jailed for six years at Bolton Crown Court for conspiring to commit a series of burglaries across East Lancashire. He filmed himself inside stolen high-value vehicles and was linked to nine burglaries involving luxury cars. Drugs were also found at his home when he was arrested. Photo: Lancashire Police / SWNS
6. Antony Farren
Antony Farren, 39, was sentenced to 23 years after being found guilty of multiple sexual offences against a 15-year-old girl in Rawtenstall. He drugged his victim before abusing her and later attempted to intimidate her while on bail. Farren was jailed for 15 years with an eight-year extended licence and was placed on the sex offenders register for life. | Lancashire Police