Publication - Statistics

Domestic abuse: statistics recorded by the police in Scotland - 2016/17

Published: 24 October 2017
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Part of: Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public safety and emergencies
ISBN: 9781788512350

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

Number & percentage

Relationship between victim and accused	2016-17
Relationship between victim and accused	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%

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