Nottinghamshire Police sexual misconduct allegations surge
More than 100 Nottinghamshire police officers have been investigated for sexual misconduct over the past eight years with cases skyrocketing by 725 per cent, according to Freedom of Information figures.
Between 2018 and 2025, Nottinghamshire Police saw a clear rise in reported sexual misconduct complaints and investigations.
Data for this time period shows a total of 130 officers have been or are being investigated for sexual misconduct with the number of public complaints of sexual misconduct totalling 48.
The number of individual officers under investigation grew from four in 2018 to 33 in both 2022 and 2025, an increase of 29 individuals, a 725 per cent increase.
Public complaints made against police officers relating to sexual misconduct began at zero in 2018 and increased gradually, reaching 13 in 2022. By 2025, 12 complaints were recorded.
Internal conduct investigations involving officers increased from seven in 2018 to 18 in 2025, equivalent to a 157 per cent rise.
Allegations across all categories – including rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment – increased significantly. Total allegations rose from 10 in 2018 to 60 in 2025, representing a 500 per cent increase.
Sexual harassment climbed from three allegations in 2018 to 23 in 2025, an increase of 667 per cent. Sexual assault grew from 0 to 20 allegations over the same period. Allegations relating to abuse of position for a sexual purpose remained low, usually one or two cases per year.
In 2022, 29 allegations resulted in a “case to answer” determinations, the highest in the reporting period. Other allegations ended with no case to answer, withdrawals, or decisions that no further action would be taken.
Most misconduct resulting in discipline occurred while individuals were on duty. In 2025, eight on‑duty cases resulted in disciplinary action compared with one off‑duty case.
A Nottinghamshire Police report into the data said: “The increases may reflect greater public confidence in reporting, heightened internal scrutiny, national focus on police standards, and improved recording methods. Nottinghamshire Police have acted where misconduct has been proven and continues to manage a substantial number of cases that remain under investigation.”
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said any report involving a member of the force will be “thoroughly investigated” and appropriate action taken where evidence identifies criminal offences or breaches of professional standards.
The spokesman added: "We recognise the heightened concern when allegations involve police personnel and that is why we remain committed to encouraging reporting, investigating allegations thoroughly and impartially, taking decisive action where misconduct is proven and being open with the public about how such cases are handled.
"Supporting victims, safeguarding those at risk and maintaining public confidence also remain our priorities."