Cases rose from 2,545 to 2,785 between 2023 and 2024.and compassionate society, where every individual is valued and protected.
Reports of rape and attempted rape have increased by 9% in the past year, figures show.
Statistics released by the Scottish Government on Tuesday show a jump in the number of reports from 2,545 to 2,785 between 2023 and 2024.
The figure also increased by 25% between 2020 and 2024, the figures show, though Scotland was in the depths of lockdown for the majority of 2020.
The head of Rape Crisis Scotland said more should be done to help young people understand consent.
The increase comes as the total number of sexual crimes recorded in 2024 decreased by 2%.
Sandy Brindley, chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland, said: “This is a significant increase in the number of rapes reported to the police.
