The centre reports that although grooming is still the most common offence reported to it, the nature of the practice is changing, with social networking now rivalling instant messaging.
The review states that while 27 per cent of grooming cases take place through instant messaging, 22 per cent now occur through social networking sites.
But, the report warns that, "there is real concern that significant levels of unknown abuse are taking place in those social networking sites that do not report to CEOP".
The centre also reports that more than four million school children have seen its education programme about online safety since its launch in 2006, with resources available for children aged five to 16.
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