Children's perceptions of crime and online safety in England and Wales: year ending February 2026

Summary

Estimates of children’s experiences and perceptions of safety online and in their daily lives, using data from the redesigned Children’s Crime Survey for England and Wales, an online survey of children aged 10 to 15 years.

Publications

• Children's perceptions of crime and online safety in England and Wales: year ending February 2026

  Estimates of children’s experiences and perceptions of safety online and in their daily lives, using data from the redesigned Children’s Crime Survey for England and Wales, an online survey of children aged 10 to 15 years. These are official statistics in development.

Data

• Well-being of children aged 10 to 15 years in England and Wales

  Estimates of children's well-being, using data from the redesigned Children's Crime Survey for England and Wales. These are official statistics in development.

• Exposure to harmful content and sexual messages of children aged 13 to 15 years in England and Wales

  Estimates of children's exposure to harmful content online and sending and receiving sexual messages, using data taken from the redesigned Children's Crime Survey for England and Wales. These are official statistics in development.

• Perceptions of safety of children aged 10 to 15 years in England and Wales

  Estimates of children's experiences and perceptions of safety, based on responses taken from the redesigned Children's Crime Survey for England and Wales. These are official statistics in development.

• Online behaviour of children aged 10 to 15 years in England and Wales

  Responses to questions from the redesigned Children's Crime Survey for England and Wales on children's online activity and security. These are official statistics in development.

Methodology

• Children's Crime Survey for England and Wales guide

  Children’s Crime Survey for England and Wales design and implementation, including collection methods, sample design, response rates and coverage. Includes survey changes and quality information.

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