Fact check: Comparing European rape statistics doesn't work DW 10/24/2025
A viral chart uses UNODC-based rape figures to portray the UK as Europe's worst, but the comparison is misleading due to non-comparable definitions and reporting.
Fact check: Comparing Europe rape statistics doesn't work DW 10/24/2025
Reported UK rape rate appears high but international comparisons are misleading due to differing legal definitions, reporting practices, and cultural factors.