The relevant annual report for 2017-18 includes the following figures for special measure applications/notices received during the years 2015 to 2017:
2015 = 13,541 (2,617 in solemn cases and 10,924 in summary cases)
2016 = 34,123 (3,986 in solemn cases and 30,137 in summary cases)
2017 = 33,300 (4,610 in solemn cases and 28,690 in summary cases)
Applications for standard special measures (screen, live link or supporter) accounted...