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The Sexual Recidivism Rates of Women Are Still Low: An Updated Meta-Analysis
R Karl Hanson1, Franca Cortoni2, Jeffrey Sandler3
1Department of Psychology, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health : CBMH
|October 13, 2025
Summary
Women who sexually offend have very low recidivism rates, with only 3.1% reoffending. This rate decreases significantly over time, suggesting a need for gender-responsive interventions focused on general reintegration rather than sexual offense-specific treatments.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminology
- Public Health
Background:
- Women exhibit lower rates of sexual offending compared to men.
- Prior reviews indicate low sexual recidivism among female offenders.
- The last comprehensive meta-analysis on this topic predates 2010.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an updated meta-analysis on sexual recidivism rates for women in the community.
- To assess if sexual recidivism rates decrease over time for women living in the community.
Main Methods:
- A meta-analysis was performed on 14 studies published between 1998 and 2023.
- Data from 4208 women were analyzed.
- Results were presented as raw proportions and meta-analytic averages.
Main Results:
- The overall sexual recidivism rate among women was 3.1% (131 out of 4208).
- Recidivism was 2.4% within the first 5 years and 1.1% between years 5 and 10.
- Rates of violent (7.8%) and general (30.1%) recidivism were considerably higher than sexual recidivism.
Conclusions:
- This review confirms the very low sexual recidivism rate among women.
- Sexual crime-specific treatments may not be effective due to the low risk.
- Gender-responsive interventions should prioritize general recidivism and successful community reintegration.
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