By the numbers:
¯ On average, there are 433,648 victims of rape and sexual assault each year in the U.S.
¯ Ages 12-34 are the highest risk years for rape and sexual assault.
¯ Those aged 65 and older are 92 percent less likely than 12-24 year olds to be a victim of rape or sexual assault.
¯ Those aged 65 and older are 83 percent less likely than 25-49 year olds.
Source: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Despite the decrease in many crime statistics from 2019 to 2020, there is one increase that stands out. Rape.
Washington County doesn’t have many rapes, but an increase from 18 to 25 is a dramatic jump.