Rape Monitoring Group force summaries 2019/20

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, England and Wales police forces recorded:

• • 37,500 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
  • 6,919 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
  • 4,854 rapes of a female aged under 13;
  • 981 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
  • 2,520 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
  • 941 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
  • 2,184 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
  • 162 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

  Over the same period, England and Wales police forces received 13,695 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 1,726 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 398 rape offences.

  In these 12 months, England and Wales police forces recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 1.40 percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

  Over the same period, England and Wales police forces referred 4,181 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 1,867 cases.

  It successfully convicted 1,439 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 663 unsuccessful prosecutions.

  The Ministry of Justice reported that 2,811 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in England and Wales. Of those, 2,071 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Avon and Somerset Constabulary recorded:

• • • 1,180 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 59 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 235 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 73 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 68 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 11 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 37 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 45 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Avon and Somerset Constabulary received 318 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 37 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 10 rape offences.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 0.41 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Avon and Somerset Constabulary referred 91 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 48 cases.

It successfully convicted 39 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 14 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 59 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Avon and Somerset. Of those, 43 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Bedfordshire Police recorded:

• • • 423 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 126 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 85 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 38 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 16 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 2 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 6 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 15 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Bedfordshire Police received 118 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 60 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 14 rape offences.

Bedfordshire Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.27 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Bedfordshire Police referred 37 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 17 cases.

It successfully convicted 14 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 5 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 23 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Bedfordshire. Of those, 15 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, British Transport Police recorded:

• • • 29 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 3 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 8 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 1 rape of a female aged under 13;
    • 6 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 2 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 0 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, British Transport Police  received 272 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 7 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 1 rape offences.

British Transport Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 0.0 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, British Transport Police referred 6 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 2 cases.

It successfully convicted 3 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 0 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 0 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in British Transport Police. Of those, 0 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Cambridgeshire Constabulary recorded:

• • • 610 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 6 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 93 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 49 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 35 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 13 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 24 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Cambridgeshire Constabulary received 182 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 73 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 1 rape offences.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.33 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Cambridgeshire Constabulary referred 77 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 20 cases.

It successfully convicted 17 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 9 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 36 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Cambridgeshire. Of those, 28 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Cheshire Constabulary recorded:

• • • 661 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 26 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 143 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 87 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 49 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 8 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 44 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 77 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Cheshire Constabulary received 218 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 97 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 3 rape offences.

Cheshire Constabulary recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 0.64 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Cheshire Constabulary referred 99 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 53 cases.

It successfully convicted 28 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 15 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 52 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Avon and Somerset. Of those, 40 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, City of London Police recorded:

• • • 15 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 1 rape of a female aged 13–15;
    • 0 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 1 rape of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, City of London Police received 14 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 14 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 0 rape offences.

City of London Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 0.0 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

City of London Police’s figures for Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Ministry of Justice (MOJ) figures are shown combined with the Metropolitan Police figures.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Cleveland Police recorded:

• • • 467 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 12 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 100 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 49 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 22 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 1 rape of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 21 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 28 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Cleveland Police received 215 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 43 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 1 rape offences.

Cleveland Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.14 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Cleveland Police referred 102 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 35 cases.

It successfully convicted 18 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 13 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 52 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Cleveland. Of those, 38 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Cumbria Constabulary recorded:

• • • 277 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 6 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 71 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 50 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 16 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 1 rape of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 4 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 26 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Cumbria Constabulary received 256 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 48 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 0 rape offences.

Cumbria Constabulary recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 2.88 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Cumbria Constabulary referred 58 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 24 cases.

It successfully convicted 9 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 5 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 30 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Cumbria. Of those, 26 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Derbyshire Constabulary recorded:

• • • 623 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 107 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 101 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 31 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 12 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 47 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Derbyshire Constabulary received 109 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 99 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 10 rape offences.

Derbyshire Constabulary recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 0.87 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Derbyshire Constabulary referred 59 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 34 cases.

It successfully convicted 24 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 18 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 60 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Derbyshire. Of those, 50 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Devon and Cornwall Police recorded:

• • • 1,093 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 12 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 193 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 148 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 69 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 1 rape of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 25 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 77 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Devon and Cornwall Police received 156 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 25 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 19 rape offences.

Devon and Cornwall Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.55 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Devon and Cornwall Police referred 92 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 36 cases.

It successfully convicted 54 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 12 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 61 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Devon and Cornwall. Of those, 40 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Dorset Police recorded:

• • • 535 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 10 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 98 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 72 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 37 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 2 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 9 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 18 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Dorset Police received 250 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 26 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 20 rape offences.

Dorset Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 2.05 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Dorset Police referred 45 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 22 cases.

It successfully convicted 12 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 6 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 22 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Dorset. Of those, 17 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Durham Constabulary recorded:

• • • 335 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 4 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 78 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 73 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 38 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 4 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 12 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 50 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Durham Constabulary received 202 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 0 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 1 rape offences.

Durham Constabulary recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 4.38 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Durham Constabulary referred 91 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 38 cases.

It successfully convicted 32 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 10 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 57 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Durham. Of those, 42 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Dyfed-Powys Police recorded:

• • • 288 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 59 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 42 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 16 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 9 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 19 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Dyfed-Powys Police received 73 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 21 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 2 rape offences.

Dyfed-Powys Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 2.31 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Dyfed-Powys Police referred 45 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 20 cases.

It successfully convicted 14 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 9 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 14 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Dyfed-Powys. Of those, 12 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Essex Police recorded:

• • • 1,519 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 43 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 224 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 196 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 86 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 4 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 35 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 75 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Essex Police received 822 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 76 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 20 rape offences.

Essex Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.51 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Essex Police referred 65 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 40 cases.

It successfully convicted 24 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 11 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 56 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Essex. Of those, 42 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Gloucestershire Constabulary recorded:

• • • 311 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 2 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 71 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 37 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 24 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 1 rape of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 16 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 13 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Gloucestershire Constabulary received 88 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 11 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 0 rape offences.

Gloucestershire Constabulary recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 2.95 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Gloucestershire Constabulary referred 47 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 27 cases.

It successfully convicted 17 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 2 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 32 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Gloucestershire. Of those, 22 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Greater Manchester Police recorded:

• • • 578 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 4 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 140 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 83 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 67 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 18 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 41 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Greater Manchester Police received 0 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 7 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 3 rape offences.

Greater Manchester Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 0.54 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Greater Manchester Police referred 391 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 148 cases.

It successfully convicted 109 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 51 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 212 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Greater Manchester. Of those, 157 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Gwent Police recorded:

• • • 285 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 68 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 74 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 18 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 12 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 42 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Gwent Police received 88 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 2 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 5 rape offences.

Gwent Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 2.20 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Gwent Police referred 72 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 30 cases.

It successfully convicted 22 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 8 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 23 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Gwent. Of those, 17 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Hampshire Constabulary recorded:

• • • 1,515 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 19 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 249 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 156 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 110 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 5 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 59 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 62 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Hampshire Constabulary received 410 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 32 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 13 rape offences.

Hampshire Constabulary recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 0.64 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Hampshire Constabulary referred 97 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 34 cases.

It successfully convicted 25 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 13 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 56 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Hampshire. Of those, 39 offenders were found guilty

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Hertfordshire Constabulary recorded:

• • • 573 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 1 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 96 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 83 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 20 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 14 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 23 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Hertfordshire Constabulary received 245 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 41 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 5 rape offences.

Hertfordshire Constabulary recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 2.35 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Hertfordshire Constabulary referred 96 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 31 cases.

It successfully convicted 13 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 9 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 27 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Hertfordshire. Of those, 25 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Humberside Police recorded:

• • • 596 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 26 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 121 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 95 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 35 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 25 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 37 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Humberside Police received 213 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 7 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 7 rape offences.

Humberside Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.71 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Humberside Police referred 67 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 36 cases.

It successfully convicted 44 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 10 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 69 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Humberside. Of those, 41 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Kent Police recorded:

• • • 1,405 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 17 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 270 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 222 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 110 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 3 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 15 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 91 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Kent Police received 903 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 42 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 25 rape offences.

Kent Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 0.70 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Kent Police referred 74 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 36 cases.

It successfully convicted 33 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 10 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 62 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Kent. Of those, 44 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Lancashire Constabulary recorded:

• • • 845 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 12 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 196 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 159 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 54 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 2 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 35 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 62 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Lancashire Constabulary received 146 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 43 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 33 rape offences.

Lancashire Constabulary recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.17 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Lancashire Constabulary referred 219 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 80 cases.

It successfully convicted 62 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 25 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 109 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Lancashire. Of those, 82 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Leicestershire Police recorded:

• • • 620 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 102 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 88 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 45 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 9 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 30 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Leicestershire Police received 157 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 47 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 5 rape offences.

Leicestershire Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.23 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Leicestershire Police referred 54 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 33 cases.

It successfully convicted 29 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 12 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 50 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Leicestershire. Of those, 40 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Lincolnshire Police recorded:

• • • 602 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 114 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 95 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 35 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 15 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 38 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Lincolnshire Police received 0 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 83 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 3 rape offences.

Lincolnshire Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.33 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Lincolnshire Police referred 26 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 14 cases.

It successfully convicted 18 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 5 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 30 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Lincolnshire. Of those, 19 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Merseyside Police recorded:

• • • 778 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 14 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 133 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 95 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 66 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 6 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 45 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 59 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Merseyside Police received 277 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 25 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 2 rape offences.

Merseyside Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.42 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Merseyside Police referred 97 rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 39 cases.

It successfully convicted 42 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 15 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 65 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Merseyside. Of those, 46 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Metropolitan Police recorded:

• • • 5,541 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 325 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 798 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 471 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 422 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 39 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 85 rapes of a male aged 13–15; and
    • 185 rapes of a male aged under 13.

Over the same period, Metropolitan Police received 2,755 rape reports that it didn’t record as a crime. It transferred 80 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 17 rape offences.

Metropolitan Police recorded a charged/summonsed outcome for 1.68 percent of the rape offences it recorded that year.

Over the same period, Metropolitan Police referred 526* rape cases to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 194 cases.

It successfully convicted 124 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 74 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 284 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Metropolitan Police. Of those, 216 offenders were found guilty.

Please note, figures include City of London Police.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Norfolk Constabulary recorded:

• • • 755 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 124 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 106 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 9 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 39 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 17 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
    • 44 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
    • 2 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Norfolk Constabulary received 357 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 54 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 17 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Norfolk Constabulary recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 118.61% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Norfolk Constabulary referred 45 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 16 cases.

It successfully convicted 14 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 7 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 40 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Norfolk. Of those, 36 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, North Wales Police recorded:

• • • 426 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 105 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 64 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 14 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 28 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 12 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
    • 36 rapes of a male aged under 13;and
    • 14 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, North Wales Police received 275 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 23 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 3 rape offences.

In these 12 months, North Wales Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 42.92% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, North Wales Police referred 58 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 27 cases.

It successfully convicted 18 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 9 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 34 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in North Wales. Of those, 25 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, North Yorkshire Police recorded:

• • • 376 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 92 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 57 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 13 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 21 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 16 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
    • 26 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
    • 6 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, North Yorkshire Police received 23 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 7 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 2 rape offences.

In these 12 months, North Yorkshire Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 65.90% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, North Yorkshire Police referred 32 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 18 cases.

It successfully convicted 23 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 6 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 35 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in North Yorkshire. Of those, 22 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Northamptonshire Police recorded:

• • • 584 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 115 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 90 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 0 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 24 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 6 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
    • 49 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Northamptonshire Police received 118 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 73 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 9 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Northamptonshire Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 103.69% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Northamptonshire Police referred 65 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 21 cases.

It successfully convicted 18 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 10 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 29 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Northamptonshire. Of those, 21 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Northumbria Police recorded:

• • • 984 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 203 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 168 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 0 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 81 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 22 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
    • 74 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
    • 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Northumbria Police received 357 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 55 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 22 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Northumbria Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 280.68% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Northumbria Police referred 158 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 75 cases.

It successfully convicted 57 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 53 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 120 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Northumbria. Of those, 95 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Nottinghamshire Police recorded:

• • • 736 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 144 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 119 rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 23 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 56 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 40 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
    • 59 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
    • 4 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Nottinghamshire Police received 378 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 28 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 2 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Nottinghamshire Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 118.54% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Nottinghamshire Police referred 88 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 53 cases.

It successfully convicted 37 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 14 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 71 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Nottinghamshire. Of those, 58 offenders were found guilty.

• • • In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, South Wales Police recorded:
    • 826  rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
    • 137  rapes of a female aged 13–15;
    • 94  rapes of a female aged under 13;
    • 0  rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
    • 52  rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
    • 16  rapes of a male aged 13–15;
    • 47  rapes of a male aged under 13; and
    • 0  rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

    Over the same period, South Wales Police received 210 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 11 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 9 rape offences.

    In these 12 months, South Wales Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 332.76% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

    Over the same period, South Wales Police referred 143 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 74 cases.

    It successfully convicted 44 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 30 unsuccessful prosecutions.

    The Ministry of Justice reported that 127 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in South Wales. Of those, 84 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, South Yorkshire Police recorded:

• 864 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 231 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 147 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 45 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 60 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 21 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 53 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 2 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, South Yorkshire Police received 482 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 15 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 2 rape offences.

In these 12 months, South Yorkshire Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 84.33% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, South Yorkshire Police referred 95 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 35 cases.

It successfully convicted 21 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 17 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 63 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in South Yorkshire. Of those, 43 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Staffordshire Police recorded:

• 613 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 140 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 136 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 20 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 42 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 7 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 43 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 2 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Staffordshire Police received 144 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 18 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 6 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Staffordshire Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 249.25% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Staffordshire Police referred 84 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 52 cases.

It successfully convicted 30 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 17 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 77 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Staffordshire. Of those, 58 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Suffolk Constabulary recorded:

• 737 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 98 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 48 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 11 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 34 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 14 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 57 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 6 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Suffolk Constabulary received 412 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 85 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 17 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Suffolk Constabulary recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 29.85% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Suffolk Constabulary referred 47 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 17 cases.

It successfully convicted 14 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 8 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 30 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Suffolk. Of those, 22 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Surrey Police recorded:

• 492 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 101 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 37 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 15 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 31 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 13 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 23 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 3 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Surrey Police received 110 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 18 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 3 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Surrey Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 111.89% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Surrey Police referred 30 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 12 cases.

It successfully convicted 16 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 5 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 22 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Surrey. Of those, 18 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Sussex Police recorded:

• 1,197 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 173 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 100 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 18 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 72 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 34 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 72 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 7 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Sussex Police received 279 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 107 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 12 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Sussex Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 107.59% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Sussex Police referred 81 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 46 cases.

It successfully convicted 44 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 11 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 66 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Sussex. Of those, 42 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Thames Valley Police recorded:

• 1,473 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 228 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 205 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 23 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 77 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 18 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 67 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 4 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Thames Valley Police received 477 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 66 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 32 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Thames Valley Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 114.56% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Thames Valley Police referred 137 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 90 cases.

It successfully convicted 55 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 38 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 113 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Thames Valley. Of those, 85 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Warwickshire Police recorded:

• 366 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 84 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 51 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 6 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 14 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 9 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 28 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 1 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Warwickshire Police received 93 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 22 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 0 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Warwickshire Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 178.89% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Warwickshire Police referred 39 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 20 cases.

It successfully convicted 16 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 2 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 47 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Warwickshire. Of those, 30 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, West Mercia Police recorded:

• 783 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 183 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 117 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 8 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 58 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 19 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 57 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 6 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, West Mercia Police received 217 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 58 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 3 rape offences.

In these 12 months, West Mercia Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 162.47% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, West Mercia Police referred 97 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 45 cases.

It successfully convicted 38 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 20 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 67 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in West Mercia. Of those, 55 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, West Midlands Police recorded:

• 2,144 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 287 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 296 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 0 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 153 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 34 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 107 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 0 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, West Midlands Police received 276 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 8 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 11 rape offences.

In these 12 months, West Midlands Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 185.37% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, West Midlands Police referred 185 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 85 cases.

It successfully convicted 71 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 25 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 134 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in West Midlands. Of those, 105 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, West Yorkshire Police recorded:

• 2,095 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 540 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 335 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 49 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 169 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 59 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 146 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 10 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, West Yorkshire Police received 895 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 23 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 1 rape offences.

In these 12 months, West Yorkshire Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 79.34% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, West Yorkshire Police referred 129 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 79 cases.

It successfully convicted 84 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 25 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 175 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in West Yorkshire. Of those, 116 offenders were found guilty.

In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Wiltshire Police recorded:

• 345 rapes of a female aged 16 or over;
• 81 rapes of a female aged 13–15;
• 47 rapes of a female aged under 13;
• 0 rapes of a female aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders;
• 14 rapes of a male aged 16 or over;
• 7 rapes of a male aged 13–15;
• 11 rapes of a male aged under 13; and
• 5 rapes of a male aged 16 or over by multiple undefined offenders.

Over the same period, Wiltshire Police received 105 rape reports that were not recorded as a crime. It transferred 9 rape offences to other police forces and cancelled 27 rape offences.

In these 12 months, Wiltshire Police recorded a Charged/Summonsed outcome to 0.0% percent of rape offences recorded in the year.

Over the same period, Wiltshire Police referred 35 cases of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision. Of those, the CPS charged 11 cases.

It successfully convicted 13 cases where the offender had been charged with a rape offence, although the crime prosecuted in court was sometimes different, and 5 unsuccessful prosecutions.

The Ministry of Justice reported that 20 rape suspects were proceeded against for the 12 months to 31 March 2020 for cases recorded in Wiltshire. Of those, 15 offenders were found guilty.