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Domestic abuse incidents

Police-recorded domestic abuse-related crimes in England and Wales. One of the most prevalent crime types, and widely believed to be significantly under-reported.

816.5k offences
-4.1% vs 2023-24

As of 2024-25

Historical trend

Trend summary

Domestic abuse incidents was 816.5k in 2024-25, down from 851.1k in 2023-24.

Trend

  • Over the available record (2015-16–2024-25), it has ranged from 421.2k in 2015-16 to 911.2k in 2022-23.
  • The latest reading is above the record average of 738.9k.

Context

  • Figures cover all crimes where police have applied a domestic abuse flag; they are not limited to assault or violence.
  • Source: ONS Crime in England and Wales Appendix Tables, year ending December 2025 (Table B9).

Generated from the published series — describes direction, magnitude and range only, with no editorial judgement or forecasts.

About this indicator

Update frequency
Annual
Last updated
18 September 2026
Next update
18 September 2027
Licence
OGL v3
Direction
↓ Falling

Statistics

Latest
816.5koffences
Period high
816.5koffences
Period low
816.5koffences
Period average
816.5koffences