Statistics on Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and Violent Crime

Violent crime includes murder, rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault.

In 2003, there were 198,850 victims of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault.

Only about 40% of rapes sexual assaults were reported to law enforcement in 2003.

Every two and a half minutes, somewhere in America someone is sexually assaulted

About three percent of American men —- a total of 2.78 million men—have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. [Prevalence, Incidence and Consequences of Violence Against Women 1998.]

Teenagers 16-19 were more than twice as likely as any other age group to be victims of rape or sexual assault, similar to previous years’ figures. People age 12-15 and 20-24 are also in high-risk groups; after age 24, the rate of attacks steadily declines.

Last year, 62% of victims reported that they knew their attacker; most often, the rapist was a friend or acquaintance. In 34% of rapes and sexual assaults, the victim did not know their attacker.

Does your child know what a 'stranger' is? Ask him. You might be surprised by his answer. Many younger children think that a stranger is someone that looks 'strange', and not just someone that they don't know. Point out somebody at the store that you don't know and ask your child if it is a stranger.

Persons age 12 to 24 sustained victimization at rates higher than individuals of all other ages.

Beginning with the 20 to 24 year old category the rate at which persons were victims declined significantly as the age category increased.

The FBI Uniform Crime reports show that in 2002 90% of all murder victims were age 18 and older. Of all the murder victims 45% were 20 to 34 years old.

A woman is raped every 46 seconds in America... that's 78 rapes each hour!

25% of girls and 17% of boys will be sexually assaulted by the time they are 18 years old

14% of all American women acknowledge having been violently abused by a husband or boyfriend

From 1992 to 1993 29% of all violence against women by a lone offender was by an Intimate

75% of domestic homicides occur after the victim has left the perpetrator

95% of reported domestic assaults the female is the victim and the male is the perpetrator

75% of every rape is committed by a man that the victim knows

25% of rapes take place in a public area or a parking garage

These shocking facts show that violent crimes can affect anyone at anytime, regardless of where they live or work. These crimes include assault, domestic violence, robbery, car jacking, rape and murder.

Based on these statistics it's possible that at some point in your life you might be a victim of a violent crime.

The criminal's primary strategy is to use the advantage of surprise. Criminals mainly choose targets which appear to be unaware of their surroundings. So, please be prepared before something happens...


	Personal Security Consultants \| home About Us \| Products and Services \| Statistics on Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and Violent Crime \| Kids Page \| Contact Us \| Friends of Personal Security Consultants Statistics on Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and Violent Crime Violent crime includes murder, rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. THE FACTS ABOUT RAPE In 2003, there were 198,850 victims of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault. Only about 40% of rapes sexual assaults were reported to law enforcement in 2003. Since 1993, rape/sexual assault has fallen by over 65%. Every two and a half minutes, somewhere in America someone is sexually assaulted Lifetime rate of rape/attempted rape (women): All: 17.6% White: 17.7% Black: 18.8% Asian/Pacific Islander: 6.8% Am. Indian/Alaskan: 34.1% Mixed race: 24.4% About three percent of American men —- a total of 2.78 million men—have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. [Prevalence, Incidence and Consequences of Violence Against Women 1998.] In 2003, one in every ten rape victims were male Teenagers 16-19 were more than twice as likely as any other age group to be victims of rape or sexual assault, similar to previous years’ figures. People age 12-15 and 20-24 are also in high-risk groups; after age 24, the rate of attacks steadily declines. Last year, 62% of victims reported that they knew their attacker; most often, the rapist was a friend or acquaintance. In 34% of rapes and sexual assaults, the victim did not know their attacker. About three percent of American men —- a total of 2.78 million men—have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. [Prevalence, Incidence and Consequences of Violence Against Women 1998.] In 2003, one in every ten rape victims were male The Dangers of Youth Does your child know what a 'stranger' is? Ask him. You might be surprised by his answer. Many younger children think that a stranger is someone that looks 'strange', and not just someone that they don't know. Point out somebody at the store that you don't know and ask your child if it is a stranger. Persons age 12 to 24 sustained victimization at rates higher than individuals of all other ages. Beginning with the 20 to 24 year old category the rate at which persons were victims declined significantly as the age category increased. The FBI Uniform Crime reports show that in 2002 90% of all murder victims were age 18 and older. Of all the murder victims 45% were 20 to 34 years old. 15% of victims are under age 12 29% are age 12-17 44% are under age 18 80% are under age 30 Domestic Violence Crime statistics state that: A woman is raped every 46 seconds in America... that's 78 rapes each hour! Every day, four women are killed by their abusive partners 25% of girls and 17% of boys will be sexually assaulted by the time they are 18 years old 14% of all American women acknowledge having been violently abused by a husband or boyfriend From 1992 to 1993 29% of all violence against women by a lone offender was by an Intimate 75% of domestic homicides occur after the victim has left the perpetrator 28% of all homicides of women are domestic violence related 95% of reported domestic assaults the female is the victim and the male is the perpetrator 75% of every rape is committed by a man that the victim knows 25% of rapes take place in a public area or a parking garage These shocking facts show that violent crimes can affect anyone at anytime, regardless of where they live or work. These crimes include assault, domestic violence, robbery, car jacking, rape and murder. Based on these statistics it's possible that at some point in your life you might be a victim of a violent crime. The criminal's primary strategy is to use the advantage of surprise. Criminals mainly choose targets which appear to be unaware of their surroundings. So, please be prepared before something happens... National Domestic Abuse Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)