This statistic shows a breakdown of the severity of the violent crime responsible for victimizations in the United States from 2003 to 2012 distinguished by the victim-offender relationship. Between 2003 and 2012, about 22 percent of violent victimizations by ex-spouses were serious violent crimes, as rape, aggravated assault or robbery, while 78 percent were only simple assaults.
Share of violent victimizations in the U.S. from 2003 to 2012, by victim–offender relationship and severity of the crime
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US Bureau of Justice Statistics. (April 30, 2014). Share of violent victimizations in the U.S. from 2003 to 2012, by victim–offender relationship and severity of the crime [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/425145/violent-victimizations-in-the-us-by-relationship-and-severity/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Share of violent victimizations in the U.S. from 2003 to 2012, by victim–offender relationship and severity of the crime." Chart. April 30, 2014. Statista. Accessed May 16, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/425145/violent-victimizations-in-the-us-by-relationship-and-severity/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2014). Share of violent victimizations in the U.S. from 2003 to 2012, by victim–offender relationship and severity of the crime. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 16, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/425145/violent-victimizations-in-the-us-by-relationship-and-severity/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Share of Violent Victimizations in The U.S. from 2003 to 2012, by Victim–offender Relationship and Severity of The Crime." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Apr 2014, https://www.statista.com/statistics/425145/violent-victimizations-in-the-us-by-relationship-and-severity/
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