FOI 11426
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: HRC0011426/26
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 2nd June 2026. Please find below the response to your request:
Please give annual figures from April 2021-April 2026 for the following:
- The number of physical assaults/kidnappings/threats of physical assault to obtain access to a victim's online banking (please break down by reports, arrests, charges and convictions)
- The number of physical assaults/kidnappings/threats of physical assault to obtain access to a victim's cryptocurrency accounts. This is known as a 'wrench attack'. Please break down by reports, arrests, charges and convictions.
Reply
West Mercia Police hold the below information
Caveat: There is no specific marker or tag on our crime management system for crimes involving the behaviour described by the requestor. Therefore, a keyword search was completed of the incident summaries identified in the table below.
The outcomes of the investigations have been provided.
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Number of offences identified as violence/threats used to gain access to victims banking app/online banking details by Primary Offence Sub Group and Outcome of Investigation |
Fiscal Year |
Grand Total |
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2021/22 |
2022/23 |
2023/24 |
2024/25 |
2025/26 |
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ROBBERY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY |
|
2 |
|
2 |
2 |
6 |
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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 |
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2 |
|
1 |
|
3 |
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Type 15 - Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action |
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|
|
1 |
|
1 |
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Type 16 - Named Suspect Identified: Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action: Victim Does Not Support (Or Has Withdrawn Support From) Police Action |
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|
|
|
2 |
2 |
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STALKING AND HARASSMENT |
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
2 |
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Type 15 - Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action |
|
|
1 |
|
|
1 |
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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 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
1 |
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VIOLENCE WITH INJURY |
1 |
|
|
1 |
|
2 |
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Type 1A - Charged/Summons - alternate offence. Offender has been charged under the alternate offence rule. |
1 |
|
|
|
|
1 |
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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 |
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|
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1 |
|
1 |
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VIOLENCE WITHOUT INJURY |
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|
|
|
1 |
1 |
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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 |
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|
|
|
1 |
1 |
|
Grand Total |
2 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
11 |
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Number of offences identified as violence/threats used to gain access to victims crypto currency by Primary Offence Sub Group and Outcome of Investigation |
Fiscal Year |
Grand Total |
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2021/22 |
2022/23 |
2023/24 |
2024/25 |
2025/26 |
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ROBBERY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY |
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
2 |
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Type 1 - Charged/Summonsed/Postal Requisition |
1 |
|
|
|
|
1 |
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Ongoing Investigation |
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|
1 |
|
|
1 |
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Grand Total |
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
2 |