FOI 53284
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 53284 - JSUKM/1/2021
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 18th January 2021. Please find below the response to your request:
Subject: KIK Instant Messaging Application
During the full calendar years 2019 and 2020
I would like both the number of incidents reported and the number of crimes recorded
How many times has the instant messaging application KIK be used in following offences
- Making indecent Images
- Possession of indecent images
- Distribution of Indecent images
How many referrals/reports/incident have you received regarding the KIK application which relates specifically to the following offences listed below regardless of whether an arrest was made or the CPS authorised charges.
- Making indecent Images
- Possession of indecent images
- Distribution of Indecent images
Clarification received on 19.1.21
For the avoidance of doubt, I would like both the number of incidents reported and the number of crimes recorded.
Clarification received on 19.1.21
Can I also confirm that I am only after information re the following offences?
- Making indecent images, 2. Possession of indecent images and 3. Distribution of indecent images?
Reply:-
Incidents & Crimes involving the instant messaging application KIK between 1st January and 31st December 20
|
Year |
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HO Stats Class Desc |
HO Stats Sub Class Desc |
2019 |
2020 |
Total |
|
Obscene Publications, Etc. And Protected Sexual Material |
Take/ make / distribute indecent photographs or pseudo photographs, of children |
- |
2 |
2 |
|
Possession Of Indecent Photograph Of A Child |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
|
Possession of extreme pornographic images a person performing an act of intercourse or oral sex with an animal (whether dead or alive) (bestiality) |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
|
Grand Total |
2 |
4 |
6 |
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