It is feared victims of FGM are not reporting cases in lockdown. Credit: PA By Digital Presenter and Producer Mojo Abidi Female genital mutilation figures in England are the lowest since records began - but campaigners warn this is not something to celebrate. It is feared victims of FGM are not reporting cases because of a lack of access to services during NHS data published on Thursday revealed the number of newly recorded cases of women and girls with FGM was 2,880 in 2020 - a fall of nearly a third compared to the year before (4,085). Charities worry the low numbers could lead to funding cuts.