https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/under13/Recent content in under13 on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 17 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/parents-urged-to-stay-vigilant-as-police-investigate-rising-tiktok-related-crimes-against-children-under-13/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/parents-urged-to-stay-vigilant-as-police-investigate-rising-tiktok-related-crimes-against-children-under-13/New data exposes a troubling rise in TikTok-related crimes targeting children in the West Midlands, prompting urgent warnings for parents and guardians to remain alert. Between 2023 and 2025, West Midlands Police recorded 4,638 TikTok-linked incidents, with 274 victims under the age of 13. These cases encompass serious offences—including violence, sexual assault, and rape—demonstrating the severe risks faced by young users on the platform. Ellie Lamey of JF Law, which obtained the figures through a Freedom of Information request, emphasized the alarming scale of the issue.