To be classified as a victim of stalking in the Supplemental Victimization Survey, the respondent must have experienced a repeated course of conduct that either caused them substantial emotional distress or to fear for their safety or the safety of someone they know or would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of someone they know.
More than one type of stalking behavior was possible.
Citation formats
Distribution of victims of traditional stalking U.S. 2016, by type of behavior
In 2016, about ** percent of victims of traditional stalking in the United States were being following around and/or watched by their perpetrator. About ** percent of victims had unwanted items, such as cards, letters, presents, or flowers left or sent to them by their stalker.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. (April 15, 2021). Distribution of victims of traditional stalking in the United States in 2016, by type of stalking behavior [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/1231930/percent-victims-traditional-stalking-us-type-stalking-behavior/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Distribution of victims of traditional stalking in the United States in 2016, by type of stalking behavior ." Chart. April 15, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 02, 2026. /statistics/1231930/percent-victims-traditional-stalking-us-type-stalking-behavior/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2021). Distribution of victims of traditional stalking in the United States in 2016, by type of stalking behavior . ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 02, 2026. /statistics/1231930/percent-victims-traditional-stalking-us-type-stalking-behavior/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Distribution of Victims of Traditional Stalking in The United States in 2016, by Type of Stalking Behavior ." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 15 Apr 2021, /statistics/1231930/percent-victims-traditional-stalking-us-type-stalking-behavior/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics, Distribution of victims of traditional stalking in the United States in 2016, by type of stalking behavior ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1231930/percent-victims-traditional-stalking-us-type-stalking-behavior/ (last visited August 02, 2026)
Distribution of victims of traditional stalking in the United States in 2016, by type of stalking behavior [Graph], US Bureau of Justice Statistics, April 15, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1231930/percent-victims-traditional-stalking-us-type-stalking-behavior/
