FOI 0390-2026/27- Sexual assault & rape crimes
Request:
Q1. Between the dates 1.4.25 and 31.3.26 how many reported sexual assaults and rapes REPORTED of:
a) children above the age of 12 months old and under the age of 16 years old
b) adults above the age of 16 years old
Q2. For the above data, please can you tell me the outcomes of those reports for both groups using the attached blank policing outcome table in the above date range
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Q1. The number of Sexual Assault and Rape Crimes Recorded Between 01 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 broken down by Victim Age at the Time of the Crime.
|
Age group |
Distinct Count |
|
adult (16+ years) |
1092 |
|
child (1-15 years) |
482 |
|
Total |
1574 |
Q2. The above broken down by crime outcome and age group.
|
Age group |
||
|
Outcome |
Adult (16+ years) |
Child (1-15 years) |
|
01-Charged/Summonsed |
60 |
7 |
|
03-Caution – adults |
1 |
0 |
|
08-Community Resolution |
1 |
2 |
|
09-Not in public interest (CPS) |
0 |
1 |
|
11-Prosecution prevented – suspect under age |
2 |
14 |
|
12-Prosecution prevented – suspect ill |
10 |
11 |
|
13-Prosecution prevented – victim/key witness dead/ill |
2 |
2 |
|
14-Evidential difficulties victim based – suspect not identified |
162 |
59 |
|
15-Evidential difficulties prevent further action; victim supports police action |
149 |
59 |
|
16-Evidential difficulties prevent further action; victim does not support police action |
373 |
140 |
|
18-Investigation complete - no suspect identified |
63 |
33 |
|
20-Action by other agency |
2 |
13 |
|
21-No Investigation - Not in public interest (Police) |
2 |
14 |
|
22-Diversionary or referral pathway; no public interest |
0 |
1 |
|
Not yet assigned |
265 |
126 |
|
Total |
1092 |
482 |
Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data. It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.