Domestic abuse incidents and crimes recorded by police continue to fall
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New official statistics published today by NISRA statisticians seconded to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) present domestic abuse incidents and crimes recorded by police in the 12 months to 30th September 2025.
Key findings
In the 12 months from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025:
- There were 30,203 domestic abuse incidents in Northern Ireland, a decrease of 842 (-2.7 per cent) on the previous 12 months.
- The number of domestic abuse crimes fell to 18,453 a decrease of 337 (-1.8 per cent) on the previous 12 months.
- There were 16 domestic abuse incidents and 10 domestic abuse crimes per 1,000 population.
- There were decreases across all major offence classifications, with the exception of sexual offences which increased by 119 (+12.5 per cent).
- The largest volume decrease in domestic abuse crimes was seen within violence against the person which fell by 180 (-1.2 per cent).
- Seven policing districts showed a decrease in the number of domestic abuse incidents, while four policing districts showed an increase in the number of domestic abuse crimes.
About this publication
This release presents summary statistical information relating to domestic abuse incidents and crimes recorded by the PSNI up to 30 September 2025. The statistics only relate to domestic abuse incidents reported to the police and provide an indication, rather than the full extent, of domestic abuse in Northern Ireland.
Further information
For the full report, background information and data tables: