The data from the Met and CPS shows alarming trends in sexual offences in London, revealing that over 4,300 children reported being victims of rape or sexual assault in 2023.
Charities emphasize that the alarming statistics are likely underreported, highlighting that only one in six women who are raped actually report the crime, indicating the vast scale of unreported offenses.
Professor Havard described the statistics as 'depressing' but not surprising, suggesting that the figures presented are merely 'the tip of the iceberg' regarding the real level of sexual offenses.
Charities like Rape Crisis called for urgent reform, stressing that the new government must overhaul the criminal justice system to address the alarming backlog and prioritize cases involving children.
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