North Wales is facing a concerning rise in registered sex offenders, with alarming statistics revealing a significant increase over the years.
North Wales: It’s pretty shocking to hear that North Wales has one of the highest rates of registered sex offenders in England and Wales. Recent data shows there are 175 offenders for every 100,000 people. That’s a lot, right?
Only a few areas, like County Durham and Gwent, have higher rates. The overall number of registered sex offenders is climbing too. In fact, it’s almost doubled in the last 13 years!
As of March 2024, there are over 70,000 registered sex offenders in England and Wales. That’s about one for every 763 people aged 10 and up. It’s a staggering increase from just a year ago.
Compared to March 2023, the number has gone up by 2.5%. This is the highest number ever recorded. Back in 2010, there were only about 36,000 registered offenders. Can you believe that?
The Ministry of Justice released these figures, which include offenders managed by special arrangements to prevent more crimes. These offenders must keep the police updated on their details, which is part of being on the sex offenders register.
Some areas have a much higher concentration of offenders than others. It’s a serious issue that communities need to be aware of.
