Numbers that violate reason
Since 2005, according to Devon and Cornwall police:
- There were a total of 3,237 crimes of rape recorded. Figure based on entered date.
- There were a total of 2,273 arrests for offences of rape recorded. Figure based on arrest date.
- There were a total of 309 arrests where a charge was recorded for offences of rape recorded. Figure based on arrest date.

I'm BBC Radio Devon’s Graham Smith, blogging on news, views and some fresh insights into West Country life, particularly the way government works locally and nationally.
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