Domestic abuse: statistics recorded by the police in Scotland - 2016/17
Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland.
Table 7: Incidents of domestic abuse recorded by the police, by relationship between victim and accused Scotland, 2016-17
Number & percentage
Relationship between victim and accused | 2016-17 | |
---|---|---|
Number | Percentage (where relationship known) |
|
Spouse/Civil Partner | 7,303 | 13% |
Co-habitee | 11,504 | 20% |
Partner | 12,254 | 22% |
Ex-spouse/Civil Partner | 2,192 | 4% |
Ex-partner | 22,758 | 40% |
Other | 598 | 1% |
Unknown | 2,201 | - |
Total | 58,810 | 100% |
Contact
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Phone: 0300 244 4000 – Central Enquiry Unit
The Scottish Government
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