"A study into hidden violence in Germany shows that only a tiny fraction of sexual assaults against women are actually reported. The so-called "dark field" study answers some questions that are not covered by annually published crime statistics, as these only include offenses reported to the police. It attempts to uncover the true extent of crime, since not all offenses are reported, for example, due to shame or mistrust."
"The data from this study shows, for instance, that while women are significantly more often victims of sexual assault, they report these offenses less frequently than men. The reporting rate for female victims of these offenses, which include rape and other non-consensual sexual acts, is just 3%. According to the study, male victims report such assaults in 14.5% of cases. However, the researchers point out that the reporting rate for men is subject to measurement inaccuracies due to the low number of cases."
Hidden sexual violence in Germany exceeds what police statistics show because many offenses are never reported. Women are victimized by sexual assault far more often than men but disclose these crimes much less frequently. Reporting for female victims of rape and other non-consensual acts is approximately 3 percent. Male victims report at a higher rate of about 14.5 percent, though that figure may be unreliable due to few male cases. Factors such as shame and mistrust of authorities contribute to non-reporting and create a substantial unrecorded "dark field" of crime.
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