Abstract
This chapter describes the historical context of sexual crimes committed by those with extreme intellectual functioning. Following definitions of intellectual functioning, it will explore historical understandings of sexual violence perpetrated by those with low intellectual functioning and, uniquely, high intellectual functioning. Indeed, whilst there is a growing body of literature concerning sexual violence committed by those with low intellectual functioning (encompassing those with intellectual disabilities), little attention has been paid to those with high intellectual functioning who commit sexual offences, or comparisons between these two groups. The chapter will offer some discussion as to why this has been the case, as well as considering theoretical links between extremes of intellectual functioning and the commission of sexual crime.
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