Sexual Communications with children from April 2023 to March 2024

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.038037

I note you seek access to the following information:

*****New request*****
1. Please tell me the number of recorded offences under s.15A of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, sexual communication with a child, (Home Office recording code 71/17) recorded from (and including) 1 April 2023 until (and including) 31 March 2024.
2. Where possible I would like to know the age and gender of the victim, broken down into age groups: 11 and under, 12-15, 16 and over.
3. Please tell me the age and gender of the youngest victim.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.