A 2022 study published in the journal Addiction found that up to 20% of women in nightlife settings reported experiencing drink spiking at least once.

A survey by the American Addiction Centers found that 44% of women feared drink spiking when going out.

According to the CDC, nearly 50% of sexual assault cases involve alcohol or drugs, either consumed voluntarily or unknowingly.

In the UK, a 2021 study found a 108% increase in reported drink spiking cases within a year.

College-age women (18-24) are at the highest risk, particularly in bars, college parties, and music festivals.

A report from LADbible Group and Stamp Out Spiking reveals that 70% of 18–24-year-olds have either experienced or witnessed drink spiking. Notably, over half of females (51%) and 69% of LGBTQ+ individuals have been affected.

Despite its prevalence, incidents of drink spiking are severely underreported. An alarming 87% of victims choose not to report their experiences to the police, citing reasons such as insufficient evidence (48%), believing it was too late to report after the incident (38%), and concerns about no action being taken (27%).