FOI 112619
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 112619
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 2nd September 2021. Please find below the response to your request:
Please can you answer the below questions for the following time period: 20/01/20 to 31/08/21.
1) How many reports of stalking did your police force record over the requested period?
2) How many individuals were charged with the offence of stalking over the requested period?
3) How many individuals alleged to have stalked someone were released after questioning as your force decided 'no further action' should be taken in light of the (lack of) evidence?
4) While your force was investigating a stalking case, how many individuals reported to have been 'stalkers' were released under investigation? 4a) How many were released on bail?
Reply:-
1) How many reports of stalking did your police force record over the requested period? – 3791 stalking crimes
2) How many individuals were charged with the offence of stalking over the requested period? – 119 charges for stalking
3) How many individuals alleged to have stalked someone were released after questioning as your force decided 'no further action' should be taken in light of the (lack of) evidence? – 127
4) While your force was investigating a stalking case, how many individuals reported to have been 'stalkers' were released under investigation? – 18 released under investigation
4a) How many were released on bail? – 13 released on bail