Let me explain how it is categorised: • If it occurred as part of any non-consensual sexual activity, this would form part of the offence e.g. rape. • If the offence happened separately, then both a crime of rape and a second crime for the non-fatal strangulation would be recorded (such as an attempted murder, assault etc.). • If it was established that there was consent to sexual activity, but not consent to the strangulation, any non-fatal strangulation would most likely be recorded as a sexual assault given the sexual element.