Survey Finds Increase in Military Sexual Assaults
A report from the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) indicates that the number of service members reporting unwanted sexual assaults has risen to approximately 33% in 2025, compared to 25% in 2023. Confidential surveys conducted biennially reveal that about 20,492 members of the armed forces, including 9,860 women and 10,632 men, have filed complaints about assaults. Despite the increase in reports, the Pentagon considers this a positive indicator, signifying greater trust in the reporting system and a stronger willingness among victims to come forward. The number of recorded incidents actually declined in 2025, totaling 7,998 reports of assaults compared to 8,195 in 2024. The report also showed a decrease in sexual harassment among female service members from 6.8% to 4.3%, and among male service members from 1.3% to 1%. Additionally, recruits in lower ranks under the age of 24 continue to be disproportionately affected by harassment compared to others.
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