National Statistics

69 Hours

On average, investigators spend 69 hours per case with 2-5 devices involved.

84%

84% of examiners report case backlogs, increasing by 20% in the last year.

77%

77% of agencies lack the proper tools to quickly and easily review digital data.

90%

90% of criminal cases involve digital evidence, which has now surpassed physical evidence.

98%

98% of prosecutors report that digital evidence is pivotal in successful prosecution, with over half stating it is more crucial than DNA.

*Cellebrite 2025 Industry Trends Survey