MORE than 300 TikTok-related crimes have been recorded across Warwickshire, new data reveals.
Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request by JF Law have uncovered the scale of regional offences documented between 2023 and 2025. The platform was highlighted within hundreds of local logs.
While the application is cited in each report, it does not mean the platform directly caused the crimes. It only shows the app was mentioned in the context of the recorded offence.
The figures come as the Labour Government imposed a sweeping social media ban targeted at children – following in the footsteps of Australia.
A total of 323 TikTok-related incidents were recorded by Warwickshire Police over the 36 months.
Crimes recorded included 30 sexual offences across Warwickshire, including severe allegations of rape.
Other reports included public order offences, theft, arson, burglary, vehicle offences, drug offences, and possession of weapons.
The statistics reveal annual trends within the county. Warwickshire Police logged 100 crimes in 2023, which dropped slightly to 96 in 2024, before climbing to 127 last year.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough was the epicentre of the digital crime wave in the county, accumulating 108 total offences.
Warwick district emerged as the second highest area with 75 incidents, Stratford district recorded 57 total cases, Rugby borough registered 44 offences and North Warwickshire district recorded 33.
The victim demographics show children under the age of 13 were victimised in 36 cases, while teenagers aged 13 to 17 made up 74 victims.
“The sheer volume of these cases is a stark warning to parents and authorities alike,” said Ellie Lamey, a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) specialist at JF Law.
“We are seeing everyday platforms being weaponised by predators to target our youngest and most vulnerable, turning what should be a harmless online space into a digital hunting ground.
“The trauma inflicted by cyber-stalking, harassment, and online-facilitated abuse has profound, real-world consequences that can completely shatter a family’s sense of security.”
“It is crucial that victims know there are concrete legal avenues available to fight back. Nobody should have to navigate this nightmare in silence, and we are committed to helping survivors secure the protection, justice, and support they need to move forward.”
