Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Thursday, 12 March 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Asylum: Sexual Offences
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the number of sexual offences that have been committed by asylum seekers in (a) the West Mercia Police region and (b) Shropshire since 2025.
- Answer
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The Home Office does not hold data on the number of people in asylum accommodation who have been accused of a crime. Allegations of criminal activity are matters for the police, who are responsible for recording, investigating, and progressing criminal reports.
Home Office accommodation providers and operational staff work closely with local police forces to share relevant safeguarding information to manage risks within the asylum accommodation estate. Where incidents occur, established processes ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect both asylum seekers and staff, and additional support is deployed where necessary.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 114805
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Asylum Worcestershire Shropshire Sexual offences Herefordshire Telford and Wrekin
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-03-12 12:50:45 +0000
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