One(amongst many other) hugely important difference is this:-
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who all acted individually rather than as part of a gang,
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Derby case:-
There seems to be no indication of violent threats or coercion. It looks like they merely took advantage of the situation, rather than setting out to try to create or force a situation.
Rochdale:-
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they had abused 47 girls, according to the police, though the true total is likely to be far higher.
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she had been raped repeatedly by a gang of men, she said, who would ply her with vodka and threaten violence if she did not submit to them.
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A key factor to look at is, if you asked somebody else in the
same workplace, community, or street, how likely would it be that they would take part or not report you to the police. If somebody finds it easy, then it is a sign of an underlying problem with that area or whatever. It is an indication of the percentage of that group that is potentially willing, if approached, to take part. How would you establish whether people around you, were of a similar mindset? I suppose it's easier within a pre-established gang, but outside of one it is surely more difficult and dangerous(ie reported to police).