Sexual abuse of children is increasing – BKA reports alarming figures
Also in adolescents, the numbers climbed, from 1,191 to 1,239 cases
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Also in adolescents, the numbers climbed, from 1,191 to 1,239 cases. Home Panorama Sexual abuse of children is increasing – BKA reports alarming figures as of 21.07.2026, 10:57 PM Comments Follow us on Google The number of registered cases of child sexual abuse has been increasing for years. In parallel, the number of suspects grew from 12,368 to 12,823.
Furthermore, Girls are significantly more likely to be affected: 13,870 of them were recorded, versus 4,866 boys. Under criminal law, persons under the age of 14 are considered children. Berlin – The Federal Criminal Police Office has documented an alarming rise in sexual child abuse in Germany: Last year, the police counted 17,126 cases – 772 more than in 2024 and around 1,600 more than five years ago.
In addition, More than 18,000 victims: BKA registered increasing number of child abuse cases In total, police registered 18,736 victims related to child sexual abuse – an increase of 3.6 percent. Hessen had already announced in February an increase in the procedures for sexual abuse in daycare centers.
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Also in adolescents, the numbers climbed, from 1,191 to 1,239 cases.
reliability low1/2 sourcesHome Panorama Sexual abuse of children is increasing – BKA reports alarming figures as of 21.07.2026, 10:57 PM Comments Follow us on Google The number of registered cases of child sexual abuse has been increasing for years.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn parallel, the number of suspects grew from 12,368 to 12,823.
reliability low1/2 sourcesGirls are significantly more likely to be affected: 13,870 of them were recorded, versus 4,866 boys.
reliability low1/2 sourcesUnder criminal law, persons under the age of 14 are considered children.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBerlin – The Federal Criminal Police Office has documented an alarming rise in sexual child abuse in Germany: Last year, the police counted 17,126 cases – 772 more than in 2024 and around 1,600 more than five years ago.
reliability low1/2 sourcesMore than 18,000 victims: BKA registered increasing number of child abuse cases In total, police registered 18,736 victims related to child sexual abuse – an increase of 3.6 percent.
reliability low1/2 sourcesHessen had already announced in February an increase in the procedures for sexual abuse in daycare centers.
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