FOI 141/25 Sexual assaults rapes in hospitals

Enquiry Reference:  141- 25                                                                         

I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request. Below is your request and our response.

How many reports have been made to Cleveland Police Force of sexual assaults which are alleged to have taken place at Cleveland hospitals between November 2022 and November 2024?

Answer

There were 40 crimes of sexual offences recorded in the requested time with the MO location description including ‘Medical: hospital’.

How many reports have been made to Cleveland Police Force of rape which are alleged to have taken place at Cleveland hospitals between November 2022 and November 2024?

Answer

One crime of rape was recorded with the MO location description of ‘medical: hospital’.

How many of the above points 1 and 2 were reported to have taken place on a hospital ward?

Answer

I have read the Mos, but the exact location or mention of ward is not recorded consistently nor often.

How many people have been charged with sexual assault/rape re. 1 and 2 above?

Answer

There have been 2 outcomes of charged recorded for the crimes above.

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Information Rights Decision Maker