Drink spiking affects both genders, with 10% of women and 5% of men reporting incidents. While anyone can be a victim, certain groups are more at risk. Police data for the year ending April 2023 showed 6,732 spiking reports.
A YouGov survey from December 2022 indicated the average age of spiking victims is 26, with women constituting 74% of cases. Most incidents occur in public spaces, predominantly bars (nearly half) and nightclubs.
The motives behind spiking vary. Data up to October 2022 suggests 1 in 6 spiking instances aim to commit another crime, with drink spiking and female victims being particularly targeted.
Knowledge of drink spiking is crucial. This leaflet will provide readers with important information on several key aspects of drink spiking:
- What drink spiking is
- The types of drugs used
- How to avoid drink spiking
- Signs of spiking
- What to do if you think someone's spiked you
- The law
- Reporting drink spiking
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