Thousands of child-on-child sexual offenses reported at schools in England and Wales

TL;DR

An average of nearly five sexual crimes against children under 13 were reported daily in schools in England and Wales between 2021 and 2025.
The data includes almost 2,000 reports of rape and attempted rape, with over a third of rape victims being under 13.
At least 8,500 sexual offenses against under-13s occurred on or near school premises during this period.
Most perpetrators were likely fellow pupils, with nearly 1,900 offenses committed by offenders under 18.
Girls are more likely to be victims, accounting for nearly two-thirds of documented cases involving under-13s.
Additional data shows over 6,000 crimes related to indecent images of children under 18 were reported in schools.
Campaigners describe the abuse as "widespread, normalised and too often brushed under the carpet."
The government acknowledges the figures as "appalling" and highlights existing measures and future plans to address sexual violence and online harms.

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