Rising child sex abuse plaguing parts of the UK

Reports of child sexual abuse cases are on the rise in England and Wales. A record 107,000 offences were reported in 2022. A concerning majority of those offences against children were committed by other children. Reporting child sex abuse has multiplied five times in the past 10 years. The number of offences reported in 2022 saw a seven per cent rise from the previous year. Around 32 per cent of offences were committed online and 80 per cent of victims knew their abuser. Warning – this video contains distressing content. If you or anyone you know needs help: Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800