In the recorded crime series there are four sexual offences where, by definition, the victim is a child. The available statistics for the last two years are given in the table. It is not possible to identify the age of the victim for other offences within the sexual offences group.
Recorded sexual offences against children in England and Wales
| Offence |
2002–03 |
2003–04 |
Unlawful sexual intercourse with
a girl under 13 |
184 |
212 |
Unlawful sexual intercourse with
a girl under 16 |
1,515 |
1,907 |
| Gross indecency with a child |
1,880 |
1,942 |
| Abuse of position of trust |
678 |
792 |
Acknowledgement
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