Sexual Assault Stats: Here are some statistics on sexual assault in the United States:
- Approximately 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime (National Sexual Violence Resource Center).
- According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds.
- The majority of sexual assaults occur at or near the victim’s home, with 55% of incidents taking place in this setting (Department of Justice).
- 8 out of 10 rapes are committed by someone known to the victim, such as a friend, acquaintance, or family member (RAINN).
- About 63% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police (Department of Justice).
- Young women aged 18-24 are at the highest risk of sexual assault, especially those enrolled in college (RAINN).
- Only about 5 out of every 1,000 perpetrators will be incarcerated for their crime (RAINN).