20% increase in cyber-enabled child sexual crimes in Scotland between 2023-2024, with 2,055 instances.

Between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, a 20% increase in cyber-enabled sexual crimes against children was recorded in Scotland, totaling 2,055 instances. The majority of perpetrators are male, with most victims being female. Police Scotland launched the "Get Help or Get Caught" campaign to prevent offending and signposted individuals to the Lucy Faithfull Foundation Scotland's Stop It Now service.

June 30, 2024
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