Reports of sexual crimes increased in late 2024, police say
1 week, 5 days ago

Reports of sexual crimes increased in late 2024, police say

NL Times  

The number of reported sexual offenses in the second half of 2024 was higher than in the same period in previous years, according to police annual figures. "It was even busier than in 2022, the peak year following revelations around shows like The Voice of Holland," said Caroline Monster, head of the National Expertise Team on Sexual Crimes. Police registered a total of 14,802 reports of sexual offenses last year, nearly 800 more than in 2023. While the first half of the year saw fewer reports than usual, there was a "clear increase" from July 2024 onward.

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Child sex abuse reports soar by nearly a fifth in just two years - with more than half of offences committed by other kids, shock report reveals
1 week, 2 days ago

Child sex abuse reports soar by nearly a fifth in just two years - with more than half of offences committed by other kids, shock report reveals

Daily Mail  

Child sex abuse reports soared by 17 per cent in just two years with more than half of offences committed by other children, shocking data reveals. But contact abuse against children still makes up the majority of offending, accounting for 68 of the reports made in 2023, the Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation report found. Child sex abuse reports soared …

Sex crime reports rise in NL after new laws came into force
1 week, 3 days ago

Sex crime reports rise in NL after new laws came into force

Dutch News  

Dutch police received reports of 14,800 sex-related crimes last year, some 800 more than in 2023, with a clear peak in the second half of the year. “It was even busier than in 2022, with the revelations surrounding The Voice of Holland and others,” said Caroline Monster, head of the national police sex crime team. The increase in the second …

India reported over 400 sexual harassment at work cases every year from 2018 to 2022: Report
7 months ago

India reported over 400 sexual harassment at work cases every year from 2018 to 2022: Report

Hindustan Times  

India has consistently reported more than 400 sexual harassment at work cases every year from 2018 to 2022, according to a Business Standard report, which cited data from the National Crime Records Bureau. Companies reported 1,160 sexual harassment complaints in the financial year 2022-23, the highest number in the past decade The average number of cases reported yearly in this …

14,731 sexual crimes against girls reported from Rajasthan since 2021: Govt data
8 months ago

14,731 sexual crimes against girls reported from Rajasthan since 2021: Govt data

Hindustan Times  

As many as 14,731 cases of sexual crimes against minor girls were recorded under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act Act between 2021 and 2024 in Rajasthan, state government stated in the legislative assembly. According to the data available with the government, the top five districts with the highest number of cases registered between June 2021 and June …

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here’s what to know about the numbers
10 months ago

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here’s what to know about the numbers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic that an overall decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies suggests that leaders are finally getting a handle on what has been a persistent problem. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called the latest report encouraging but added that “we must double down on our efforts to end sexual …

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers
10 months ago

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic …

Reported sex assaults in the US military have dropped. That reverses what had been a growing problem
10 months ago

Reported sex assaults in the US military have dropped. That reverses what had been a growing problem

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of reported sexual …

Reported sex assaults in the US military have dropped. That reverses what had been a growing problem
10 months ago

Reported sex assaults in the US military have dropped. That reverses what had been a growing problem

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of reported sexual assaults across the military decreased last year, and a confidential survey found a 19% drop in the number of service members who said they had experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact, according to new figures obtained by The Associated Press. More than 29,000 active-duty service members said in the survey that they …

UK: Children emerging as major perpetrators in sexual offenses against minors, police say
1 year, 2 months ago

UK: Children emerging as major perpetrators in sexual offenses against minors, police say

Firstpost  

Police data in the United Kingdom revealed a concerning surge in sexual abuse cases involving children as both victims and perpetrators, with boys increasingly engaging in violent behavior influenced by easily accessible explicit content on smartphones. The National Police Chiefs’ Council conducted a comprehensive analysis, indicating a fourfold increase in sexual offenses against children. Critchley highlights the challenges law enforcement …

Are crimes against women on the rise? | Explained
1 year, 3 months ago

Are crimes against women on the rise? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The crime rate may have declined in 2022, but crimes against women rose 4% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to the annual report of the National Crime Records Bureau released on December 4. The high crime rate is an indicator of the persistent “lower status and inequality” faced by women and girls, says Ms. Velankar. …

Police-recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales jump 25%
1 year, 5 months ago

Police-recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales jump 25%

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In contrast, the crime survey for England and Wales for the year ending June …

UK hospitals see 6500 sex crimes against patients of all age in just 3 years: Data
1 year, 11 months ago

UK hospitals see 6500 sex crimes against patients of all age in just 3 years: Data

Firstpost  

London: A recent report has exposed horrifying stories of sexual assaults with children and adults inside NHS hospitals of England and Wales. The findings, according to WRN’s founder Heather Binning, are “just the tip of the iceberg” and demonstrate that hospitals “just aren’t safe spaces.” They are practically a market for sexual criminals, she said. Her WRN organisation is urging …

‘Women deserve better’ – Police-recorded crime hits high after sex offences rise
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Women deserve better’ – Police-recorded crime hits high after sex offences rise

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Victim support groups have said “women deserve better” after a …

U.S. military sees 13% increase in sexual assaults since last year
2 years, 6 months ago

U.S. military sees 13% increase in sexual assaults since last year

The Hindu  

Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues reopened, AP has learned. Mirroring the increase in those reports is the disclosure that close to 36,000 service members said in a confidential survey that …

India Witnesses Nearly 20% Increase in Rapes in 2021; Govt Data Shows Average 86 Cases Lodged Daily
2 years, 6 months ago

India Witnesses Nearly 20% Increase in Rapes in 2021; Govt Data Shows Average 86 Cases Lodged Daily

News 18  

India registered 31,677 cases of rape in 2021 — an average 86 daily — while nearly 49 cases of crime against women were lodged every single hour, according to the latest government report on crimes in the country. The number of rape cases in 2020 was 28,046, while it was 32,033 in 2019, the National Crime Records Bureau’s ‘Crime in …

Sexual assault reports in Australia hit all-time high. What's driving the increase?
2 years, 7 months ago

Sexual assault reports in Australia hit all-time high. What's driving the increase?

ABC  

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week shows the number of sexual assaults reported around Australia has risen to an all-time high. Key points: There were a record 31,000 sexual assaults reported in Australia last year Experts say more women are reporting crimes, but opportunities to commit assaults are also increasing The majority of people reporting …

Tories’ ‘shameful lack of leadership’ sees crime at record high as charges fall
2 years, 7 months ago

Tories’ ‘shameful lack of leadership’ sees crime at record high as charges fall

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Driven by a sharp rise in offences including fraud, rape and violent attacks, a …

Rape victims are waiting two years for cases to come to court: NRC
2 years, 10 months ago

Rape victims are waiting two years for cases to come to court: NRC

Dutch News  

Victims of rape and sexual assault wait an average of two years before their case has been fully processed by the legal system, the NRC reported on Friday. In 2021, 2,168 rapes and 2,144 sexual assaults were reported to the police but the same year just 195 men were convicted of rape and 234 of sexual assault, the paper said. …

Rape victims are waiting two years for cases to come to court: NRC
2 years, 10 months ago

Rape victims are waiting two years for cases to come to court: NRC

Dutch News  

Victims of rape and sexual assault wait an average of two years before their case has been fully processed by the legal system, the NRC reported on Friday. In 2021, 2,168 rapes and 2,144 sexual assaults were reported to the police but the same year just 195 men were convicted of rape and 234 of sexual assault, the paper said. …

Number of sex offences recorded by police hits new high
2 years, 10 months ago

Number of sex offences recorded by police hits new high

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some 37 per cent of sexual offences recorded were …

Sexual crimes against women up 70% in 2 decades
2 years, 10 months ago

Sexual crimes against women up 70% in 2 decades

Live Mint  

India’s rape-related crime rate rose 70.7% over the last two decades from 11.6 per 100,000 women and girls in 2001 to 19.8 in 2018, according to a report by Public Health Foundation of India. While the least number of cases were reported in Bihar with a rate of 1.8 per 100,000 Odisha was high up on the list with 49.4 …

Most sex crimes are taking too long to investigate and process
2 years, 11 months ago

Most sex crimes are taking too long to investigate and process

Dutch News  

The police and public prosecution department are failing to process even more sex crime cases than they were, despite €15m in extra funding, according to television current affairs show Nieuwsuur. However, in 2018 they only managed to process 66% of cases and by the first nine months of last year this had fallen again to 51%, Nieuwsuur said. In 2018, …

Most sex crimes are taking too long to investigate and process
2 years, 11 months ago

Most sex crimes are taking too long to investigate and process

Dutch News  

The police and public prosecution department are failing to process even more sex crime cases than they were, despite €15m in extra funding, according to television current affairs show Nieuwsuur. However, in 2018 they only managed to process 66% of cases and by the first nine months of last year this had fallen again to 51%, Nieuwsuur said. In 2018, …

Judges convicted vast majority of sexual offense suspects in 2021
3 years ago

Judges convicted vast majority of sexual offense suspects in 2021

NL Times  

Eight out of 10 sexual offense cases brought to court last year ended in convictions, according to a Nu.nl analysis of figures from WODC. Out of all the suspects in sexual offense cases –– for example rape, sexual assault, sexual relations with minors, incest and "other sex crimes" –– 80 percent were convicted. Although the vast majority of suspects were …

Increase in number of rape cases by friends on social media, report by Mum police
3 years, 1 month ago

Increase in number of rape cases by friends on social media, report by Mum police

The Hindu  

There has been an increase in the number of rape cases against women and children by friends made on social media on the promise of marrying them, says the Annual Police Report of 2021. Talking about steps taken to ensure prevention of crime against women, Commissioner of Police Hemant Nagrale said, “Each police station has one Nirbhaya Squad that works …

Only 6% of all crimes result in charge, as rape prosecutions hit record low
3 years, 1 month ago

Only 6% of all crimes result in charge, as rape prosecutions hit record low

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The highest ever number of total sex offences was also recorded –170,97 – a 12 per …

25% Rise in Crimes Against Women in Andhra Pradesh in 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

25% Rise in Crimes Against Women in Andhra Pradesh in 2021

News 18  

Crimes Against Women cases has gone up by over 25 per cent in Andhra Pradesh in 2021, while the average days taken for investigation was considerably down to 42 days from 102 in 2020. The cases of crime against women, which constitute 14 per cent in the overall crimes in the state, were at 17,736 in 2021 while it was …

Record number of rapes reported to police in a year, crime figures show
3 years, 4 months ago

Record number of rapes reported to police in a year, crime figures show

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Rape accounted for 37 per cent of all sexual offences recorded by the police,” it said …

It sometimes feels as if rape has been decriminalised – and no, I’m not exaggerating
3 years, 9 months ago

It sometimes feels as if rape has been decriminalised – and no, I’m not exaggerating

The Independent  

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NSW: Huge increase in violent sexual assaults - with child abuse cases rocketing by 20 per cent
4 years ago

NSW: Huge increase in violent sexual assaults - with child abuse cases rocketing by 20 per cent

Daily Mail  

Crime across most of NSW has remained stable or fallen except for sexual assault, which has had a significant increase. The crime figures showing an increase in sexual assault in NSW comes just days after women's rights activists took to the streets across Australia The only major offence to rise significantly in the 24 months to last December was sexual …

Data shows UP’s rape, molestation figures falling, but independent study says police refusal to register FIRs is the reason
4 years, 4 months ago

Data shows UP’s rape, molestation figures falling, but independent study says police refusal to register FIRs is the reason

Firstpost  

Official data would suggest a scenario which is rather implausible that crimes of rape and molestation reduced sharply in Uttar Pradesh in the same period that saw a massive increase in incidents of cruelty against married women by husbands or their relatives. Thus, the official data would suggest a scenario which is rather implausible – that crimes of rape and …

De-politicising Police & Bureaucracy Need of the Hour: MHA Parl Committee in Meeting on Crimes against Women
4 years, 4 months ago

De-politicising Police & Bureaucracy Need of the Hour: MHA Parl Committee in Meeting on Crimes against Women

News 18  

The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee for Home Affairs on Tuesday met under the chairmanship of Anand Sharma to seek views of the Ministry of Home Affairs on atrocities and crimes against women. When asked whether alcohol consumption, especially that of country-made liquor, led to such crimes, Home Ministry officials said that in most cases the accused was either drunk or …

More reports of rape, but fewer charges pressed
4 years, 6 months ago

More reports of rape, but fewer charges pressed

NL Times  

The number of rape cases reported to the police increased sharply over the past years, but the percentage of reports that led to charges being pressed decreased. The percentage of reports that resulted in charges being pressed decreased from 49 percent in 2015 to 38 percent last year. The Justice and Security Inspectorate recently raised concerns about so-called "unconscious discouragement" …

Sexting and grooming drive rise in reported sex crime: CBS
6 years, 1 month ago

Sexting and grooming drive rise in reported sex crime: CBS

Dutch News  

More sex crimes were recorded in 2018, according to the latest figures published by the CBS Dutch statistics office. Although overall crime reports dropped, following a trend since 2010, almost 9,000 people told the police they had been the victim of a sex crime in 2018, compared with 8,400 in 2017. The CBS attributed a rise in the past few …

Sexting and grooming drive rise in reported sex crime: CBS
6 years, 1 month ago

Sexting and grooming drive rise in reported sex crime: CBS

Dutch News  

More sex crimes were recorded in 2018, according to the latest figures published by the CBS Dutch statistics office. Although overall crime reports dropped, following a trend since 2010, almost 9,000 people told the police they had been the victim of a sex crime in 2018, compared with 8,400 in 2017. The CBS attributed a rise in the past few …

Fewer crimes registered in NL, but more sex crimes
6 years, 1 month ago

Fewer crimes registered in NL, but more sex crimes

NL Times  

The total number of crimes registered by the Dutch police in 2018 decreased by 6 percent compared to the year before, Statistics Netherlands reports. The police registered almost 9 thousand sexual offenses like rape, sexual harassment or -assault last year, compared to 8,400 in 2017. And the number of sexual assault reports increased from 1,700 in 2015 to 2,400 last …

Crime drops but sexual violence reports up: police figures
6 years, 2 months ago

Crime drops but sexual violence reports up: police figures

Dutch News  

Total reported crime dropped 6% across the Netherlands last year, according to figures published on Friday by the Dutch police. In a press release, the force suggested this could be related to the increased social attention and openness around sexual violence, making people more likely to alert the police to an incident. These were mostly carried out by young people, …

Crime drops but sexual violence reports up: police figures
6 years, 2 months ago

Crime drops but sexual violence reports up: police figures

Dutch News  

Total reported crime dropped 6% across the Netherlands last year, according to figures published on Friday by the Dutch police. In a press release, the force suggested this could be related to the increased social attention and openness around sexual violence, making people more likely to alert the police to an incident. These were mostly carried out by young people, …

Slight rise in sex crimes but 90% of attackers are known to victim: AD
6 years, 9 months ago

Slight rise in sex crimes but 90% of attackers are known to victim: AD

Dutch News  

Dutch police registered 7,478 sex crimes last year but in most cases the perpetrator was known to the victim, the AD reported on Monday. ‘We are afraid if we cycle through dark streets, but in 90% of cases, the attacker is granddad, a family friend or a teacher,’ police sex crime specialist Yet van Mastrigt told the paper. The AD’s …

Slight rise in sex crimes but 90% of attackers are known to victim: AD
6 years, 9 months ago

Slight rise in sex crimes but 90% of attackers are known to victim: AD

Dutch News  

Dutch police registered 7,478 sex crimes last year but in most cases the perpetrator was known to the victim, the AD reported on Monday. ‘We are afraid if we cycle through dark streets, but in 90% of cases, the attacker is granddad, a family friend or a teacher,’ police sex crime specialist Yet van Mastrigt told the paper. The AD’s …

Children 'abused every eight minutes' in England and Wales as recorded sex offences hit record high
7 years, 1 month ago

Children 'abused every eight minutes' in England and Wales as recorded sex offences hit record high

The Independent  

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Sexual violence and harassment going up, according to ABS survey
7 years, 4 months ago

Sexual violence and harassment going up, according to ABS survey

ABC  

Sexual violence against women is on the rise, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The latest Personal Safety Survey shows the proportion of women experiencing sexual violence in the past year increased from 1.2 per cent to 1.8 per cent since the last survey conducted in 2012. Sexual harassment of women and men up In 2016, 17 per cent …

Crime rises by half a million reported offences in England and Wales over last year, official figures show
7 years, 5 months ago

Crime rises by half a million reported offences in England and Wales over last year, official figures show

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Violent crime is driving a …

More people being prosecuted for sexual offences than ever before in England and Wales, CPS reveals
7 years, 5 months ago

More people being prosecuted for sexual offences than ever before in England and Wales, CPS reveals

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A record number of people are being prosecuted for sexual offences but …

More than 30,000 cases of children sexually abusing other youngsters reported in last four years, police reveal
7 years, 5 months ago

More than 30,000 cases of children sexually abusing other youngsters reported in last four years, police reveal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Almost 30,000 reports of children …

Paedophiles and sex offenders receiving record sentences as number of convictions soars
9 years, 7 months ago

Paedophiles and sex offenders receiving record sentences as number of convictions soars

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Soaring numbers of paedophiles and …

'Jimmy Savile' effect sees rise in reported sex crimes
10 years, 1 month ago

'Jimmy Savile' effect sees rise in reported sex crimes

Daily Mail  

Police said revelations about Jimmy Savile had encouraged other victims of sexual offences to come forward Violent crime surged by 16 per cent last year and rape levels are at their highest ever level, official figures revealed yesterday. The ONS figures come at the same time as a separate set of statistics, from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, …

The danger to women lurks within us
12 years, 2 months ago

The danger to women lurks within us

The Hindu  

“I ripped away at this and that and the other, the others going haw haw haw still,” recalled Alex, the hyper-violent teenage protagonist of Anthony Burgess’ masterpiece A Clockwork Orange, “and real good horror show groodies they were that then exhibited their pink glazzies, O my brothers, while I untrussed and got ready for the plunge. Every year in the …

Report: 90,000 inmates sexually victimized
14 years, 6 months ago

Report: 90,000 inmates sexually victimized

Salon  

The government reported Thursday that 4.4 percent of inmates in prison and 3.1 percent of inmates in jail report being victimized sexually by another inmate or staff member in the past year. Those percentages translate to the sexual victimization of 88,500 inmates behind bars nationwide from October 2008 to December 2009, according to a study by the Justice Department's Bureau …

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