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.
Storm overflow prevention work set for Plymouth
But it will take five years
Help needed to find Exminster pensioner
Concerns for Charles Fulton, 74
City lose at home again
Kyle Wooton brace gives Stockport win over sorry Exeter
Calls for inclusion on Plymouth lord mayor role
It traditionally alternates between Conservative and Labour
Upgrades to Plymouth storm overflows to take place
Hoe bathing waters are priority to stop sewage discharges
Dartmoor finances facing biggest cut for years
'Do DEFRA think the Dartmoor pixie exists?'
