* Data refers to incidents in the 12 months prior to survey. ** According to the source, actual base numbers are around half of the given numbers, as online crime questions were only asked of a half sample. Supplied bases are as follows:
-(wholesale and retail) = 1,992;
-(Agriculture, forestry and fishing) = 1,002:
-(Accommodation and food) = 1,006
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Hacking incidents experienced in England and Wales 2018, selected industry sectors
This statistic displays the number of hacking crime incidents against businesses in England and Wales in 2018, in selected industry sectors. Hacking was experienced most by businesses in wholesale and retail. This industry experienced approximately incidents in 2018.
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