In a 2019 study, the Texas Department of Safety reported more than 14,000 rapes. Charges resulted in less than a quarter of those reported cases, or 23.7%. DPS reported 2,200 were arrested on the charge year, but did not specify how many resulted in criminal penalties for suspected offenders.
Volume
In 2018, the total number of sexual assault
incidents reported in Texas was 19,816. This
represented a 9.4% increase when compared to
2017. These incidents involved 20,592 victims (up
9.8% from 2017) and 20,532 offenders (up 9.4%
from 2017).
2018 Sexual Assault Quick Stats
2018 2017 % Change
Number of Incidents 19,816 18,112 9.4%
Number of Victims 20,592 18,750 9.8%
Number of Offenders 20,532 18,774 9.4%
Victim’s Relationship
The most significant number of sexual assault
victims (in relation to the offender) were: female
acquaintances (17.6%), other female family
members (11.7%), female friends (7.9%),
girlfriends (7.1%), female strangers (7.1%),
As if sexual assault against women is a one state issue....it's not.
A Negative Mind ~ Will give you a Negative Life