UK police forces recorded 73,518 crimes, including rape, online grooming and sexual assault against children in 2019/20.
Safeguarding minister Victoria Atkins has described the figures as 'truly sickening' and says tackling child abuse is a 'priority'A total of 449 sex offences were committed in the past year against babies before they reached their first birthday, figures obtained by the NSPCC have revealed.
UK police forces recorded 73,518 crimes, including rape, online grooming and sexual assault against children in 2019/20, similar to the 73,379 the previous year, but up by 57% from 46,738 in 2014/15. More than 8,000 offences were committed against 14-year-olds, while 12,374 sex crimes were recorded against children under 10, and 449 against infants yet to turn one.The figures come from 44 of the 45 police forces across Britain, but do not include Greater Manchester Police, which did not provide information.
"Urgent action is needed to prevent abuse and to ensure children are supported to recover when they bravely speak out," he continued.
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