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Reported 22,000 sexual offences in 5 years in Essex does not tell the full story

CARA says only 17% of service users report to police, underscoring how official figures likely miss the wider scale of abuse.

Summary by The Echo UK
Almost 22,000 rape and sexual assault offences were recorded by police across Essex in just five years, figures show.

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Investigation into sexual offences in Essex highlights prevalence of the issue

This investigation into sexual offences in Essex has been one of the most challenging, important, and heartbreaking subjects I've undertaken.

·Colchester, United Kingdom
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Reported 22,000 sexual offences in 5 years in Essex does not tell the full story

Almost 22,000 rape and sexual assault offences were recorded by police across Essex in just five years, figures show.

·Essex, United Kingdom
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The Echo UK broke the news in Basildon, United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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