The rape rates for Lynchburg was nearly double the national average in 2008 .

Bayonne's rape rate in 1996 was 82 percent lower than the average for the state's 10 largest cities.

Yes, South Africa has one of the world's highest rape rates.

Although rape is considered to be underreported, reported rape rates have declined over time.

Violent crime is rampant, rape rates are among the highest on the globe.

The rape rate rose by 6.3 percent.

Reported rape rates declined during the 1990s and have remained stable in recent years.

The rape rate is also said to be about twice what it is in civilian life.