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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

Source
ONS/ Home Office
Update frequency
Annual
Last updated
3 August 2026
Next update
3 August 2027
Licence
OGL v3
Direction
↓ Falling

Statistics

Latest
816.5k offences
Period high
816.5k offences
Period low
816.5k offences
Period average
816.5k offences