Sexual assault happens everywhere, but the unfortunate truth is that it is most common in places with fewer people around to intervene. That said, sexual assaults can happen anywhere, from cities to rural areas and even on college campuses. A 2018 survey sought to unravel the most common places where sexual assault cases occurred. The results were quite astonishing.
Here are some key highlights of the survey:
35% of sexual assault cases happen in public spaces such as parks, stores, malls, bars, gyms, restaurants, pools, movie theaters, etc
19% of these cases occur in private homes or residences
14% of sexual assault cases occur in the workplace
12% occur in schools
According to the study, other common places include religious places, healthcare facilities, and mass transportation networks.