11 Countries with the Highest Rape Crime Rates in the World

You would be surprised to know the countries with the highest rape crime rates in the world. Statistics of the unlawful sexual intercourse cases are growing every day. Those crimes also happen in sophisticated and highly developed countries around the world.

Rape has a lot of meanings, it varies in every nation. It can be defined as a sexual assault against a person without her/his consent and permission. It may be involving incursion, vaginal, oral and anal sex. A spouse can be finding guilty of marital rape if the person responsible use force to have sex lacking consent.

Most victims of rape or sexual assault know their attacker/s. The person behind such attack could be their friend, neighbor, professor or classmate. There are factors that increase rape crime rates. Involvements of drugs or alcohol are some causes of rape. Women who have several sexual significant others might attract rascals too who plan on harming them. Off-campus parties, sorority/fraternity and going out on night weekends attracts perpetrators as well.

Would you believe there are different types of rape? Aside from the marital rape mentioned above, here are some categories of diverse type of rape. Statutory rape is taking advantage of minors from sexual exploitation with or without force. Even if the “young person” makes the first move to have sexual activity it would still count as rape. Gang rape takes place when a group of people (two or more) contributed in the sexual attack of a person. Rape of children is sexual abuse of a child committed by a member of family or non-member of families. Date rape, prison rape, war rape, ceremonial rape and payback rape are also some types of sexual assault against a person to name a few.

There is a variety of self-defense that you can use when you encountered rape or sexual assault. Verbal warnings, peppermint spray, and the bag or object that you carry with you. You can use them to guard yourself against the attacker.

Always be cautious when using gadgets especially if you are alone like when you are walking or jogging around dark places. You might also want to read our article about the 10 most dangerous places around the world to learn more about your surroundings.

The list below specifies the figure of documented rape case of the highest rape crime rates in the world per 100,000 citizens. These incidents could be in some degree of against man-woman; woman-woman and man-man rape cases. The number of cases does not include unreported or unaccounted incidents to the police.

11. Australia

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 28.6
Australia ranks as one of the countries with the highest rape crime rates in the world. In a recent study, researchers mentioned that in every 6 Australian women, 1 was raped by a non-partner. The violence rate towards women is vastly increasing despite the effort of imposing equal rights.

10. Grenada

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 30.6
Violence against women remained a significant problem in Grenada. The perpetrator of rape is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment if convicted. Grenada provides a shelter for abused and battered women and children in the northern part of the island.

9. Nicaragua

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 31.6
Crime rate is critical for residents and visitors in this developing country, Nicaragua. Sometimes robbery is worsening assault and rape. The Nicaraguan National Police is always amenable and ready to help out the travellers.

8. Costa Rica

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 36.7
There are fewer reports of rape in San Jose, Costa Rica. The more common crimes are robbery, selling of drugs and marijuana.

7. Suriname

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 45.2
The safety of walking alone especially at night in Suriname is moderate. Rape crime statistics have lowered in 2011 according to national police.

6. Sweden

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 63.5
Reported rape cases to the police have increased since 2011. The worst case reported in 2012 about a woman raped in a housing project by asylum seekers in Mariannelund, Sweden.

5. Bermuda

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 67.3
Although Bermuda is usually crime free and safe for tourists, the authority advises women to not wander in isolated places. Especially if they are all alone. They recommend avoiding Hamilton City “back town”.

4. Swaziland

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 77.5
Rape incidents for girls before reaching 18 years old are increasing and a large number of these cases are being left unreported. One in every three Swazi girls has experienced rape, according to reports of UNICEF.

3. Lesotho

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 82.7
The Lesotho government improves their medical help to survivors of sexual abuse and violence against women. Lesotho runs a joint program with UNICEF. Both parties give effective and efficient rehabilitation program to victims of violence.

2. Botswana

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 92.9
In 2011 report, 10.3% of 654 women and 3.9% of 613 men stated that they experience sexual assault in their existence.

1.South Africa

Rape incidents per 100,000 citizens: 132.4
South Africa tops the list among the countries with the highest rape crime rates in the world. South Africa is an unsafe place where rape and other sexual assault remains common and are increasing every day. It also has the highest child and marital rape occurrences.