In approximately half of all female rapes the victim knew the offender. For adult white females the violent victimization rate was 15 per 1000. Every minute of every day more than one woman is reported raped in this country. Sexual assault occurs every 45 seconds. The steepest declines are in household burglary and theft.
Blacks are substantially more likely to be violent crime victims than whites.
Young minority males in central cities are violent crime victims at the highest rates the survey ever reported. Males are much more likely to be victims of violence inflicted by strangers than by family members or other close associates, whereas females are likely to be hurt by family members and close associates as by strangers. In approximately half of all female rapes the victim knew the offender. Almost a quarter of rapes by strangers did occur at or near the victim's home. Almost half of all rape victims are in the lowest third of income distribution.