Disclaimer

Effective date: 8 October 2026

Please read: every number on this site comes with context. Statistics about sexual violence are among the most difficult to measure in the world. This page explains the limits you should keep in mind.

1. Reported cases only

All figures shown are reported / police-recorded cases. Sexual violence is widely underreported in every country due to stigma, fear, distrust of authorities, and other barriers. The true number of incidents is higher — in many places, far higher — than what official statistics capture.

2. Estimates, not real-time data

Daily, hourly, per-minute, and "live counter" figures are simple arithmetic averages calculated from published yearly totals. They are illustrative estimates, not a real-time measurement of crimes occurring.

3. Cross-country comparisons are limited

Countries define rape and sexual assault differently in law, record crimes differently (e.g., counting each incident separately vs. grouping repeated assaults as one case), and have very different levels of victim reporting. A high reported rate often reflects a better-functioning reporting system rather than more crime; a very low reported rate often reflects silence rather than safety. The UNODC itself warns that its figures should be used with caution for international comparisons.

4. Conviction figures differ by methodology

Conviction percentages shown are calculated on different bases in different countries (share of reported cases vs. share of cases that reached trial vs. share of charges). They illustrate the universal problem of case attrition, not a precise ranking.

5. Independence

This is an independent public-data project. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NCRB, UNODC, or any government.

6. Sensitive content

This site discusses sexual violence in statistical terms. It contains no graphic descriptions, images, or victim-identifying information.