More Young People Committing Sex Offences. We Owe Our Kids A Conversation About It

No parent wants to entertain the idea that their child could commit a sexual offence, or become the victim of one, but the latest statistics suggest we can’t bury our heads in the sand. 

Data from the Youth Justice Board shows the number of children committing sexual offences is on the rise.

In 2025, proven sexual offences saw an increase for the third consecutive year, rising by 6%. The proportion of children arrested for sexual offences rose to 7%, up from 5% in 2024.

Meanwhile...