FOI 19009
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: HRC0019009/26
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 9th July 2026. Please find below the response to your request:
The number of crime reports since the beginning of 2024 until the receipt of this email in which Roblox was mentioned.
In these reports, what crimes were alleged? E.g. blackmail, or stalking.
How many people have been charged in cases where Roblox has been mentioned?
How many of these cases are ongoing?
Reply
West Mercia Police have conducted searches and hold the information below in relation to your request.
Caveat: Included, as requested, are all crimes which contain the word Roblox regardless of the context.
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Primary Offence Sub Sub Group of all crimes where "Roblox" in within the incident summary |
Calendar Year |
01 Jan -30 Jun 2026 |
Grand Total |
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2024 |
2025 |
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ASSAULT WITH INJURY |
2 |
2 |
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CAUSING SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITHOUT CONSENT |
1 |
1 |
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HARASSMENT |
2 |
1 |
3 |
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MALICIOUS COMMUNICATIONS |
1 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
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MODERN SLAVERY |
1 |
1 |
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OBSCENE PUBLICATIONS ETC |
1 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
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OTHER THEFT |
1 |
1 |
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SEXUAL ACTIVITY CHILD UNDER 13 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
8 |
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SEXUAL ACTIVITY CHILD UNDER 16 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
9 |
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SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A F 13 OR OVER |
1 |
1 |
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SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A F CHILD UNDER 13 |
1 |
1 |
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SEXUAL GROOMING |
2 |
2 |
4 |
|
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THEFT IN A DWELLING OTHER AUTO MACH |
1 |
1 |
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|
Grand Total |
11 |
22 |
9 |
42 |
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Outcome of all crimes where "Roblox" in within the incident summary |
Calendar Year |
01 Jan -30 Jun 2026 |
Grand Total |
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2024 |
2025 |
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Type 8 - Community resolution (Crime) |
1 |
1 |
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Type 14 - Evidential Difficulties Victim Based- Suspect Not Identified: Crime Confirmed But The Victim Either Declines Or Unable To Support Further Police Investigation To Identify The Offender |
1 |
3 |
2 |
6 |
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Type 15 - Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action |
2 |
3 |
5 |
|
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Type 16 - Named Suspect Identified: Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action: Victim Does Not Support (Or Has Withdrawn Support From) Police Action |
5 |
1 |
6 |
|
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Type 18 - Investigation Complete; No Suspect Identified. Crime Investigated As Far As Reasonably Possible-Case Closed Pending Further Investigative Opportunities Becoming Available |
6 |
3 |
1 |
10 |
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Type 20 - Further action resulting from the crime report will be undertaken by another body or agency subject to the victim (or person acting on their behalf) being made aware of the act to be taken |
1 |
1 |
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Type 21 - Further investigation resulting from crime report which could provide evidence sufficient to support formal action against the suspect is not in the public interest - police decision. |
2 |
2 |
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Type 22 - Diversionary, educational or intervention activity, resulting from the crime report, has been undertaken and it is not in the public interest to take any further action. |
2 |
2 |
4 |
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Ongoing Investigation |
1 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
|
Grand Total |
11 |
22 |
9 |
42 |