Domestic abuse: statistics recorded by the police in Scotland - 2017/18

Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland.


Table 11: Incidents of domestic abuse recorded by the police, by location of incident, Scotland, 2017-18

Number & percentage
2017-18 %
Joint home 11,048 19%
Victim`s home 24,075 40%
Accused`s home 3,080 5%
Other dwelling 14,305 24%
Street 3,293 6%
Licensed premises 433 1%
Other 3,269 5%
Unknown 38 0%
Total 59,541 100%

Please see Notes for Tables at end of Chapter 5.

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