Computer misuse offences
Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FIN/25/004029/W
Version Date: 29/12/2025
The Performance Analysis Department has provided the following information:
To obtain the below information, searches were conducted on the Custody Universe and the Niche Crime Universe on Business Objects. A search was conducted within the SC description for all offences in relation to computer misuse.
1) How many offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 the force has recorded in each of the following years - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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The total number of reported occurrences in relation to computer misuse offences between 1 January 2019 and 30 November 2025 |
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SC Description |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2025 |
Total |
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Make / adapt / supply etc article intended for use / to assist in commission of section 1 or 3 Computer Misuse offence (recordable) |
- |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
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Obtain an article for supply for use to commit / to assist in commission of s1 / 3 / 3ZA computer misuse offence (recordable) |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
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Total |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
8 |
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2) How many arrests have been made in connection with these offences.
Two arrests have been made.