Try GOLD - Free
Police report spike in new cases of 'cyber-flashing'
Birmingham Mail
|November 27, 2025
NEARLY 250 cyber-flashing crimes have been recorded by police in the West Midlands since it became an offence last year, new figures show.
Cyber-flashing is when someone sends a photo or video of genitals to another person to scare, upset or humiliate them. It became a specific criminal offence in January 2024 under the Online Safety Act.
Figures from the Home Office focusing on crimes which primarily target women and girls show 3,951 cyber-flashing offences were recorded by police in England and Wales up to the end of June this year.
The Met Police recorded the highest number of cyber-flashing crimes (268), followed by West Midlands Police (240) and Essex Police (192).
This story is from the November 27, 2025 edition of Birmingham Mail.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Birmingham Mail
Birmingham Mail
Is it a cold or flu?
Knowing the subtle distinctions can help you respond faster and protect the family, says CAMILLA FOSTER
2 mins
January 06, 2026
Birmingham Mail
How to make a strong start to the new year
As we begin thinking about what 2026 might bring, you may have already been thinking about some fitness goals and health-focused resolutions for the year ahead.
2 mins
January 06, 2026
Birmingham Mail
Anti-Israel councillors pressed for ban on Maccabi fans at Aston Villa
NEW DOCUMENTS REVEAL DEBATE BEFORE CONTROVERSIAL DECISION
3 mins
January 06, 2026
Birmingham Mail
Patients will access new 'online hospital'
A NEW “online hospital” being rolled out next year will enable patients to speak to specialists about issues such as prostate problems, the menopause and eyesight.
1 mins
January 06, 2026
Birmingham Mail
New anger over further delays to the HS2 project
RAIL LINK WILL NOT BE ACHIEVED WITHIN THE PREDICTED TIME SCALE
2 mins
January 06, 2026
Birmingham Mail
Mobile library service targeted for cuts
CUTS are on the horizon for a mobile library service and contracts with voluntary organisations.
1 min
January 06, 2026
Birmingham Mail
Blues showed they are fully behind manager with vital win
BIRMINGHAM
3 mins
January 06, 2026
Birmingham Mail
20 is plenty for Ollie
VILLA striker Ollie Watkins believes he can still score 20 Premier League goals this season after finding his form in recent weeks.
2 mins
January 06, 2026
Birmingham Mail
It's all change at some of city's landmark sites
MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS ARE SET TO TAKE PLACE
3 mins
January 06, 2026
Birmingham Mail
Mum fears for her life after abuser is released
WOMAN CALLING ON CITY COUNCIL TO REHOUSE HER AND FAMILY
2 mins
January 06, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size