– Rape reported every hour in London:
A rape offence is reported every hour in London, according to data obtained by the BBC.
More than 8,800 rape incidents were reported to the Metropolitan Police in 2023 – an average of 24 a day.
Charities have called the findings “horrifying” but say the true extent of sexual offending will be far higher.
The Met says it remains determined to tackle sexual violence, is “striving to do better” and that the number of rape charges has more than doubled since 2022.
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