| The Guardian reports that, in the last 6 years, Metropolitan Police child abuse investigators have seen an increase of 52% in reports of rape and a 68% rise in allegations of sexual assault. There was a particularly sharp spike after December 2012, when allegations against Jimmy Savile came to light and Operation Yewtree was set up. These figures were obtained from a London Assembly Police and Crime Committee report. |
| Source: Guardian 22 July 2014 |
| Further information: Keeping London’s children safe: the Met’s role in safeguarding children (PDF) |
