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New figures reveal record levels of sexual crime in Scotland
Posted on September 25 2018 at 14:07
New figures released today show record levels of sexual crime
Key figures:
· Reported rape increased by 22% in 2017/18 compared to the previous year
· Reported rape & attempted rapes have increased by 99% since 2010
· In at least 40% of reported sexual offences, the complainer was under 18.
New figures released today by the Scottish Government show record levels of sexual crime being reported to the police. This includes a 22% increase in the number of rapes being reported to the police.
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