The Fawcett Society has released information, from the latest available Government figures, which demonstrates that the 'postcode lottery' for victims of rape is continued.

Fawcett have produced a map plotting the changes  in rape conviction rates in England and Wales since 2006. The figures, released today, show a continually growing gap between police force areas:

• Women who report rape can be up to 11 times more likely to secure a conviction for rape in some areas than others
• In Cleveland, nearly 1 in 5 reported rapes led to a conviction for rape
• In Dorset, less than 1 in 60 women who reported rape were able to secure a conviction

Although all 4 police forced areas saw an increase in the conviction rates for rape, in 16 of the 42 police force areas rape conviction rates fell between 2006-2007.

• Gwent - rape conviction rate increased to 9.7% (5.1% in 2006)
• North Wales - rape conviction rate increased to 8.5% (3.7% in 2006)
• South Wales - rape conviction rate increased to 7.1% (5.9% in 2006)
• Dyfed-Powys - rape conviction rate increased to 6.9% (3.1% in 2006)

For more information download the Map

See the Fawcett Society for more information