Rape charge rates have recently started rising

Percentage of rape case outcomes in England and Wales which resulted in a charge, by quarter

30%

Coalition

Conservative

20

10

0

Q1

2014-15

Q1

2017-18

Q1

2020-21

Q1

2023-24

Percentage of rape case outcomes in England and Wales which resulted in a charge, by quarter

30%

Coalition

Conservative

20

10

0

Q1 2014-15

Q1 2017-18

Q1 2020-21

Q1 2023-24

Guardian graphic. Source: Home Office crime outcomes data