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Victimization surveys

The use of victimization surveys, such as those conducted by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, to compare rape prevalence across countries.

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Jan 26, 2026

Are victimization surveys (e.g., Eurostat, EU Agency for Fundamental Rights) or police-recorded data more reliable for comparing rape prevalence across Europe?

Victimization surveys such as the and ’s survey modules are generally more reliable for comparing underlying rape prevalence across countries because they measure individuals’ self‑reported experience...

Jan 23, 2026

How have rates of reported sexual offences in Finland changed since the 2023 legal reform?

rose sharply after the that took effect on 1 January 2023: nationwide police data and show double‑digit increases in 2023 compared with 2022 (for example a reported 29.6% rise in total sexual offences...