19/09/2026
A higher proportion of full-time students were victims of sexual assault than those of any other occupation type as shown in ONS 2025 crime survey data.
Students can self-refer into SARCs – they do not need to go via the police or a GP. They can call 24/7 for an appointment. The team will listen and care for them in a space that is safe. They will talk through the different options, including the chance to have forensic evidence collected and safely stored if they wish.
Students can find their nearest SARC on the webpage: www.nhs.uk/SARCs