FOI 55115
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 55115 JSUKM/2/2021
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 27th January 2021. Please find below the response to your request:
For clarity I would like the figures for all person under 18 even if they were to young to be charged with any criminal offence so from age 1 to 18yrs
During the full calendar years 2019 and 2020
How many sexual offences recorded by your force were committed by children under 18yrs at the time of the offending.
Please exclude non-recent sexual offences
Reply:-
Sexual Offences recorded in West Mercia between 1st January 2019 and 31st December 2020: Suspect aged under 18 at the time of Offence
|
Cal Year Off Recorded |
|||
|
Offence Category Desc |
2019 |
2020 |
Grand Total |
|
Abuse Of Children Through Sexual Exploitation |
2 |
- |
2 |
|
Causing Sexual Activity Without Consent |
- |
6 |
6 |
|
Exposure and Voyeurism |
4 |
4 |
8 |
|
Incest or Familial Sexual Offences |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Rape Of A Female Aged 16 And Over |
7 |
16 |
23 |
|
Rape Of A Female Child Under 13 |
4 |
14 |
18 |
|
Rape Of A Female Child Under 16 |
10 |
49 |
59 |
|
Rape Of A Male Aged 16 And Over |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Rape Of A Male Child Under 13 |
4 |
8 |
12 |
|
Rape Of A Male Child Under 16 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
Sexual Activity Involving A Child Under 13 |
26 |
59 |
85 |
|
Sexual Activity Involving A Child Under 16 |
51 |
181 |
232 |
|
Sexual Assault On A Female Aged 13 And Over |
39 |
83 |
122 |
|
Sexual Assault On A Female Child Under 13 |
4 |
30 |
34 |
|
Sexual Assault On A Male Aged 13 And Over |
4 |
11 |
15 |
|
Sexual Assault On A Male Child Under 13 |
3 |
14 |
17 |
|
Grand Total |
159 |
478 |
637 |