What percent of all stalking cases involve a domestic relationship?

• A. 40
• B. 60
• C. 80
• D. 100

Answer: (C)

Most stalking is carried out by someone the victim already knows, often a current or former intimate partner or someone in the same household. Because of the frequent overlap with intimate partner dynamics—jealousy, control, continued contact, and shared spaces—the majority of cases involve a domestic relationship. In practical terms, this means about four out of five stalking cases involve someone with a domestic connection to the victim, which is why eighty percent is the best match. The other options underestimate or overstate the prevalence, since not every stalking case involves a domestic relationship, and it isn’t all cases either.