An Overview of Sexual Offending in England & Wales

Presents statistics on sexual offending in England and Wales at key points through the Criminal Justice System . This statistical bulletin has been compiled jointly by the Ministry of Justice, Home Office, and Office for National Statistics.

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These National Statistics are produced to high professional standards and released according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.