CALLUM DIMMOCK – PRESTON

2019 – Convicted Rapist Breaches Monitoring Rules After Failing to Notify Police of Address Change

A convicted sex offender – who was jailed over a decade ago for the rape of a child – has been sentenced again, this time for failing to comply with strict notification requirements designed to protect the public.

Callum Dimmock, now 30, was originally jailed in 2008 for six years after being convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl when he was 19. During his trial, Dimmock claimed he believed the victim was older, wrongly stating he thought she was 15. Despite his assertions, he was convicted and placed on the Sex Offenders Register, meaning he must remain under ongoing police monitoring.

As part of these legal requirements, registered offenders must notify police of any change of address within three days. However, a court heard that on October 1, Dimmock failed to inform police in South Shields, near Newcastle, of a new address he was staying at – breaching his notification obligations.

He is currently registered as living on Watling Street Road, Ribbleton, Preston, but the court heard that he had been staying elsewhere without informing authorities as required.

Following the breach, Dimmock appeared in court where magistrates issued a £266 fine, a £30 victim surcharge, and £85 in prosecution costs.

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? Understanding the Law – What Notification Rules Mean

All registered sex offenders in the UK must comply with strict reporting requirements, which typically include:
• Informing police of a change of address within three days
• Notification of travel outside the UK
• Providing information about who resides at their home
• Reporting changes to personal information such as names or bank details

These laws exist to ensure ongoing police supervision and protect members of the public – particularly children and vulnerable people.

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? Public Protection – How to Raise Concerns

Under UK law, members of the public can request information if they are concerned about someone’s risk using:

Sarah’s Law (Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme)
Allows a parent, guardian or carer to ask police whether someone who has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.

To request a disclosure:
☎ Call 101 and ask for Sarah’s Law
? Or apply online via your local police website