Reports Show 86% Rise in Sexual Violence Cases on Public Transport Over 10 Years
A study reveals women are overwhelmingly the victims, with most incidents occurring in crowded transit spaces, but reporting rates remain alarmingly low.
- Between 2016 and 2024, recorded cases of sexual violence in public transport increased by 86%, with 3,374 victims reported in 2024 alone.
- Women account for 91% of victims, with 75% under the age of 30 and 36% being minors, while 99% of perpetrators are men.
- Seven in ten women in Île-de-France report experiencing sexual violence in public transport at some point in their lives, with 56% feeling unsafe on the network.
- Only 7% of victims file complaints, citing negative experiences with law enforcement and fears of further trauma as deterrents.
- Efforts to improve safety, such as assistance hotlines and on-demand bus stops, have seen limited use, with only 12% of victims utilizing these resources.
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