Provision of information held by Northumbria Police made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the 'Act')
As you may be aware the purpose of the Act is to allow a general right of access to information held at the time of a request, by a Public Authority (including the Police), subject to certain limitations and exemptions.
You asked:
- How many sexual offences were recorded by your force at schools during the last three full calendar years,
- Please could I have the information broken down for 2015, 2016, 2017 and any information you have for 2018.
In Response:
Following receipt of your request, searches were conducted with the Corporate Development Department of Northumbria Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by Northumbria Police. Searches made on locations recorded as ‘classroom’ and ‘school premises’ brought back the below results
2015 – 44
2016 - 97
2017 – 77
2018 – 58*
*As of 02/12/18