FOI 256241
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 256241
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 16th June 2023. Please find below the response to your request:
I am writing to you under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act to request information regarding the current status of registered sex offenders within your jurisdiction.
Specifically, I would like to obtain information on the number of registered sex offenders whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as any available details regarding the crimes committed by these missing offenders. I am particularly interested in cases involving rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse of children.
I understand that police forces play a vital role in monitoring and managing registered sex offenders to ensure public safety. Therefore, I kindly request the following information for the period of the last five years:
- The total number of registered sex offenders within your jurisdiction.
- The number of registered sex offenders whose whereabouts are currently unknown.
- Any available details regarding the crimes committed by the missing registered sex offenders, including but not limited to cases of rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse of children.
Reply
- The total number of registered sex offenders within your jurisdiction.
1974
- The number of registered sex offenders whose whereabouts are currently unknown.
In relation to the number of registered sexual offenders whose whereabouts are unknown, West Mercia Police has as of the date of your request, 2 RSOs currently recorded as wanted because their whereabouts are unknown. This total is only valid for the date in question because the information is dynamic and will change as arrests are made or new cases come to light through proactive intelligence led policing or routine visits to registered offenders.
- Any available details regarding the crimes committed by the missing registered sex offenders, including but not limited to cases of rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse of children.
Indecent assault
Sexual communication with a child