Written questions

Cybercrime

Commons · Question 15705 · Tabled 3 Jul 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of trends in the level of cybercrime affecting people and small businesses.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 9 Jul 2026

Cybercrime causes huge damage to people and businesses across the UKand is a priority for the Government. We keep cybercrime trends under close review. Survey evidence suggests that the prevalence of cybercrime affecting individuals and small businesses h...