The number of alleged rapes reported to police in Devon and Cornwall has risen by over 50% during the past five years.
In the last 12 months, 997 adults and children have reported serious sexual assaults across the two counties.
But only 131 suspects were then referred to the Crown Prosecution Service - and only 41 people were eventually convicted.
Exeter's new waste recycling plant to cost £13 million
New building will be cheaper than modernising existing plant
20 homes for Torridge village proposed
40% will be affordable
Pavement licence fees could rise in East Devon
A new policy has been adopted
Police appeal after phone theft scam
The money was never exchanged
Concerns for missing Devon man
Steven McCormick was last seen earlier this week
Exeter city centre toilets could become falafel outlet
They were closed in 2019
