Police routinely failing to investigate ‘revenge porn’ reports, research shows
Summary
Research shows many police forces in England and Wales often do not properly investigate cases where intimate images are shared without permission. Despite rising reports and new laws, charges and prosecutions remain very low, and victims frequently feel unsupported by the police.Key Facts
- Police forces often fail to recognize or investigate image-based abuse crimes.
- Reports to a charity helping victims increased by over 4,000% from 2015 to 2025.
- Only 4.5% of cases reported to police last year led to charges, with some forces charging less than 1%.
- Women and girls make up nearly 99% of victims in reported cases.
- Police responses sometimes include inappropriate or dismissive comments.
- AI technology is being used by abusers to create synthetic explicit images, also called deepfakes.
- Many victims do not report incidents because of shame or fear.
- A super-complaint has been filed to address police failings in handling these crimes, prompting possible wider investigations.
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