Suspect in more than 80% of reported sexual offences is known to victim 

The CSO has published data on the nature of the relationship between the victim and suspect based on data from An Garda Síochána.

The suspect in five out of every six sexual offences reported in Ireland is known to the victim, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has said.

Furthermore, in two out of every five assault cases with a female victim, the reported suspect was a partner or ex-partner.