Domestic abuse: statistics recorded by the police in Scotland - 2019/20

Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland in 2019/20.


Table 11: Incidents of domestic abuse recorded by the police, by location of incident, Scotland, 2019-20

Number & Percentage
2019-20
Location Number Percentage10
Joint home 9,701 15%
Victim's home 24,353 39%
Accused's home 3,259 5%
Other dwelling 18,070 29%
Street 3,357 5%
Licensed premises 403 1%
Other 3,712 6%
Unknown 52 -
Total 62,907 100%

Please see Notes for tables at end of this chapter.

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