The Annual Bullying Survey 2015: UK bullying statistics 2015
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The Annual Bullying Survey 2015 is one of the UK’s most comprehensive reports into the bullying of young people. In partnership with 73 schools and colleges across the UK, our survey of over 4,800 young people highlights the current climate of bullying amongst 13–20-year-olds. Our complimentary report comes with tips and advice for schools, colleges, parents and guardians, the Government and young people on how you can help reduce the effect and prominence of bullying within your environment.
Key findings
- 50% of young people have bullied another person, 30% of which do it at least once a week.
- 69% of young people have witnessed somebody else being bullied, 43% of which see it at least once a week.
- 43% of young people have been bullied, 44% of which are bullied at least once a week.
- Appearance is cited as the number one aggressor of bullying, with 51% saying they were bullied because of attitudes towards how they look.
- 26% said their weight was targeted, 21% body shape, 18% clothi...
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