Highest ever number of rapes recorded in England and Wales
by Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor from on (#5RGFN)
Total of 61,158 offences recorded in year ending June 2021, amid national debate over women's safety
Police have recorded a record number of rape offences in England and Wales, according to official figures.
Although there was a fall in overall crime levels driven by coronavirus restrictions, the Office for National Statistics said recorded sexual offences had increased by 8%.
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