Cases of sexual assault and domestic violence go widely unreported

Estimated incidents versus recorded crimes in England and Wales, year ending March 2023

Estimated total incidents

Crimes recorded by police

Domestic abuse

2,124,000

889,918

Sexual assault

1,076,000

195,315

Estimated total incidents

Crimes recorded by police

Domestic abuse

2,124,000

889,918

Sexual assault

1,076,000

195,315

Estimated total incidents

Crimes recorded by police

Domestic abuse

2,124,000

889,918

Sexual assault

1,076,000

195,315

Estimated total incidents

Crimes recorded by police

Domestic abuse

2,124,000

889,918

Sexual assault

1,076,000

195,315

Guardian graphic. Source: National Policing Statement 2024 For Violence Against Women and Girls. Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS), Police recorded crime (Home Office). Note: recorded figures exclude Devon and Cornwall Police