HL Deb 24 September 2002 vol 638 cc256-7WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many cases of rape have been recorded in Northern Ireland in each of the last seven years; and how many prosecutions have been successful in these cases. [HL5244]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The following table indicates the number of rapes/attempted rapes recorded in Northern Ireland 1993–2000/1.

Year Rape/Attempted Rape Offences % Cleared
1993 193 77.2
1994 208 69.7
1995 259 81.1
1996 292 80.5
1997 294 80.3
1998/99# 324 74.4
1999/00# 311 75.9
2000/01# 232 67.7
# As recorded under revised Home Office counting rules.

The table below provides information on the number of prosecutions and convictions for rape and assault with intent to rape from 1993 to 1999 (the latest figures available).

Year Prosecutions Convictions
Rape Assault with intent to rape Total Rape Assault with intent to rape Total
1998 47 1 48 18 0 18
1999 33 3 36 7 1 8