In a survey performed by YouGov for The Sun newspaper regarding infidelity statics in the UK, one in five British adults admitted to having had an affair. Of those who have had an affair, only half have stopped at one. 20% have had three or more and 8% have had five or more [5].

Who cheats more UK?

When it comes to us Brits, Dr Wednesday also reckons women are more likely to cheat than blokes, and it could have something to do with influential female figures like the Queen and Theresa May. She cited a 2015 YouGov survey in which 20 per cent of men admitted to cheating, compared to 19 of ladies.

Is cheating legal in UK?

Is Adultery a Crime in The UK? No, its not, but it is one of the reasons for getting a divorce. First, adultery can only be cited as grounds for divorce if your partner has had sex with a person of the opposite sex. If your partner had a relationship with someone of the same sex, thats not adultery under UK law.