The Scale of Domestic Abuse

Crimes of domestic abuse, England and Wales, Sept 2012-13

1million calls to police.
8% of all crimes.

• 269,700 Total domestic abuse-related crimes
• 57,900 Cases involving high risk of serious harm or murder offences
• 96,000 Cases of assault with injury

Source: HMIC – Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary.