Reporting a rape or sexual assault to the police
The decision to report a rape or sexual assault to the police may not be an easy one. At every step of the reporting process, there are trained professionals there to help and make it as straightforward as possible for you.
The police take reports of rape and sexual assault seriously, no matter when the incident happened or who was involved. You'll be treated with respect and dignity throughout the process, and everything possible will be done to make you feel safe and involved.
If you're 16 or over, you don't need to report a rape or sexual assault to the police in order to have a forensic medical examination (FME), but having an FME does mean evidence is available if you choose to report to the police in the future.
Last updated:
01 April 2022