Police deal with a call about domestic abuse in Scotland at least once every 10 minutes
The number of recorded incidents rose by one per cent last year to 58,810, although politicians warned this represents only the “tip of the iceberg”.
This total included 31,314 domestic abuse calls where no crime was recorded, which is the highest such figure since devolution.
The number of recorded incidents rose by one per cent last year to 58,810, although politicians warned this represents only the “tip of the iceberg”.
This total included 31,314 domestic abuse calls where no crime was recorded, which is the highest such figure since devolution.
This total included 31,314 domestic abuse calls where no crime was recorded, which is the highest such figure since devolution.
The number of recorded incidents rose by one per cent last year to 58,810, although politicians warned this represents only the “tip of the iceberg”.
This total included 31,314 domestic abuse calls where no crime was recorded, which is the highest such figure since devolution.
There were nine homicides, 463 attempted murders or serious assaults, and 796 sexual offences where domestic abuse was a factor.
The figures also showed a widespread regional disparity, ranging from 155 incidents per 10,000 in West Dunbartonshire to 47 per 10,000 in Orkney.
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