The NSPCC has released new data about the number of child sexual abuse offences reported to the police in England and Wales. Findings from a freedom of information request sent to all 43 Police forces include: Police recorded over 23,000 sex offences against children aged under 18 years in England and Wales between April 2010 and March 2011; 14,819 of which were reported against 11-17-year-olds. Source: NSPCC Inform 04 April 2012
