GITNUXREPORT 2026

Domestic Abuse Crime Statistics

Domestic abuse is a devastating global epidemic impacting millions of lives.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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IPV causes $8.3 billion in medical costs annually in the US

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Victims lose 8 million paid workdays per year due to IPV

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37% of women who experience violence miss 3+ workdays

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IPV-related TBI affects 30% of female victims

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Abused women have 16% higher healthcare costs

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42% of women with IPV history develop depression

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Children witnessing IPV 50% more likely to have behavioral problems

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IPV survivors have 2.2x risk of heart disease

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Annual economic burden of IPV in US is $5.8 billion in direct costs

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33% of women with IPV attempt suicide

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Victims experience chronic pain at 55% rate post-abuse

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IPV causes 1,775 deaths yearly, plus 2 million injuries

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Homeless women are 63x more likely to have experienced DV

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Abused women have 40% higher risk of arthritis

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IPV linked to 18% of high-risk pregnancies

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Mental health treatment for IPV victims costs $2.1 billion yearly

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85% of children exposed to IPV develop anxiety disorders

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IPV survivors 3x more likely to use painkillers

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Lifetime economic cost per victim averages $103,767 for women

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IPV contributes to 21% of female Medicaid hospitalizations

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Victims lose 32% of lifetime earnings due to abuse

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Children of IPV 3x more likely to perpetrate violence as adults

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50% of homicide-suicides involve intimate partner violence

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IPV victims have 50% higher stroke risk

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Annual lost productivity from IPV is $1.8 billion

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24% of suicide attempts by women linked to recent IPV

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US states protective orders issued: 1.5 million annually

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Only 34% of IPV incidents lead to arrest

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80% of domestic violence cases are not prosecuted

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Batterer intervention programs reduce recidivism by 33%

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UK had 27,616 domestic abuse-related prosecutions in 2022

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Firearm relinquishment laws reduce IPV homicide by 12%

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Only 50% of shelters turn away victims due to capacity

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Restraining orders violated in 69% of cases within 2 years

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US federal funding for VAWA: $4.5 billion since 1994

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Police respond to 22 million DV calls yearly worldwide estimate

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Dual arrests occur in 20% of IPV calls despite primary aggressor laws

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Conviction rates for DV: 62.6% in England

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Hotline calls lead to safety plans in 90% of cases

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Mandatory arrest policies increased arrests by 70%, but mixed on deterrence

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Victimless prosecutions successful in 78% of cases

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Australia: 95% of DV orders are against men

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Recidivism after DV arrest: 20% within 1 year

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Evidence-based programs reduce DV by 40-60%

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Canada: 89% of charged DV suspects are male

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Shelters serve 1.5 million women and children yearly in US

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No-drop prosecution policies adopted in 19 US states

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Lethality assessments used in 40 states, predicting risk in 90% accuracy

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UK Clare's Law disclosures: 20,000 since 2014

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80-90% of abusers have high school education or higher

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Male perpetrators account for 85% of domestic violence convictions

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62% of abusers have criminal records beyond domestic violence

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Alcohol is involved in 40-60% of domestic violence incidents

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Abusers are 3x more likely to have antisocial personality disorder

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50% of male perpetrators witnessed domestic violence in childhood

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Perpetrators with unemployment rates 2x higher than non-perpetrators

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30% of perpetrators have prior police contact for violence

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Male batterers exhibit jealousy in 92% of cases

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Perpetrators aged 18-34 commit 50% of IPV homicides

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75% of abusers control finances of victims

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Batterers with PTSD history are 4x more violent

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40% of perpetrators have substance abuse issues

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Abusers from low socioeconomic backgrounds 2.5x more likely to reoffend

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85% of male abusers minimize or deny violence

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Perpetrators with animal cruelty history 71% more likely to abuse partners

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60% of abusers isolate victims from family/friends

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Male perpetrators use weapons in 30% of severe assaults

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Abusers with depression 3x more likely to perpetrate IPV

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25% of perpetrators stalk ex-partners post-separation

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Perpetrators aged 30-49 account for 40% of domestic abuse arrests

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90% of abusers blame the victim for the violence

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In the United States, approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, including injury, during their lifetime

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Globally, nearly 1 in 3 women (30%) have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime

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In England and Wales, police recorded 1,149,507 domestic abuse-related crimes in the year ending March 2023, a 37% increase from the previous year

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About 10 million people in the US are victims of domestic violence each year

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48.4% of women and 48.8% of men have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime

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In 2021, there were 74,835 calls to the National Domestic Violence Hotline

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Lifetime prevalence of rape by an intimate partner is 12.3% for women and 2.6% for men in the US

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In Australia, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or previous partner since age 15

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Domestic abuse accounts for 18% of all recorded crime in England and Wales

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41% of all women and 26% of all men have experienced some form of coercive control by an intimate partner

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In the EU, 22% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from a partner since age 15

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US women are 5 times more likely than men to be killed by an intimate partner

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In India, 31.9% of ever-married women aged 15-49 have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional spousal violence

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Scotland saw 61,776 domestic abuse incidents recorded by police in 2022-23

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Lifetime stalking victimization affects 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men in the US

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In Canada, 44% of women and 31% of men reported experiencing some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime

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Domestic violence homicides make up 54% of all female homicides in the US

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In South Africa, 27.4% of women reported experiencing physical or sexual violence by a partner in the past 12 months

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UK police forces recorded over 2 million domestic abuse incidents from 2018-2022

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In the US, 1 in 15 women and 1 in 38 men experience stalking victimization

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Brazil reports 1 woman killed every 6 hours by intimate partners

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In New Zealand, 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence from a partner in their lifetime

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US emergency departments treat over 2,000 women daily for assault-related injuries from intimate partners

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In France, 216,000 women and 156,000 men are victims of domestic violence annually

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Ireland recorded 40,443 domestic abuse incidents in 2022

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Globally, 38% of all murders of women are committed by intimate partners

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In the US, Black women experience IPV at a rate 35% higher than white women

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91.8% of domestic violence victims are female, per UK data

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In Japan, 17.6% of women have experienced physical violence by a partner

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75% of domestic violence calls involve alcohol use

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Female victims aged 18-24 are 2.3 times more likely to experience stalking than those aged 65+

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94% of domestic abuse victims in the UK are women

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LGBTQ+ individuals experience domestic violence at rates 2-4 times higher than heterosexuals

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Pregnant women are 1.5 times more likely to be victims of homicide by a partner

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Women with disabilities are 40% more likely to experience domestic violence

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Indigenous women in the US face murder rates by intimate partners 10 times the national average

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60% of female homicide victims in the US were killed by current or former intimate partners

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Elderly women over 60 experience emotional abuse at rates of 4.1%, physical at 1.7%

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Hispanic women report IPV at 33.8% lifetime prevalence, higher than non-Hispanic whites

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Teen dating violence affects 1 in 11 girls and 1 in 14 boys aged 12-17

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Rural women experience higher rates of domestic violence due to isolation, at 22% vs 18% urban

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Women in low-income households experience 2x the rate of IPV compared to high-income

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85% of domestic violence victims are women, per Australian data

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Transgender individuals face partner violence at 31% rate in past year

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Separated women are 9 times more likely to be killed by a partner than married women

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Black women aged 18-24 have the highest rate of IPV homicide

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Immigrant women face barriers, with 50% fearing deportation if reporting abuse

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College women experience sexual assault by partners at 13% rate

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Women with children under 12 are 2x more likely to stay in abusive relationships

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Military women experience IPV at 30% lifetime rate, higher than civilians

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Asian women report IPV at 19.6%, often underreported due to cultural stigma

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49% of female victims are abused by current partners, 37% by ex-partners

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Victims with PTSD from IPV are 4x more likely to attempt suicide

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70% of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children

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Every hour, another statistic is written in secret, from the 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. who will face severe physical violence from a partner to the 74,835 silent cries for help made to a national hotline in a single year, revealing a global epidemic of domestic abuse that thrives in the shadows of our communities.

Key Takeaways

In the United States, approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, including injury, during their lifetime
Globally, nearly 1 in 3 women (30%) have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime
In England and Wales, police recorded 1,149,507 domestic abuse-related crimes in the year ending March 2023, a 37% increase from the previous year
Female victims aged 18-24 are 2.3 times more likely to experience stalking than those aged 65+
94% of domestic abuse victims in the UK are women
LGBTQ+ individuals experience domestic violence at rates 2-4 times higher than heterosexuals
80-90% of abusers have high school education or higher
Male perpetrators account for 85% of domestic violence convictions
62% of abusers have criminal records beyond domestic violence
IPV causes $8.3 billion in medical costs annually in the US
Victims lose 8 million paid workdays per year due to IPV
37% of women who experience violence miss 3+ workdays
US states protective orders issued: 1.5 million annually
Only 34% of IPV incidents lead to arrest
80% of domestic violence cases are not prosecuted

Domestic abuse is a devastating global epidemic impacting millions of lives.

Health and Economic Impacts

IPV causes $8.3 billion in medical costs annually in the US
Victims lose 8 million paid workdays per year due to IPV
37% of women who experience violence miss 3+ workdays
IPV-related TBI affects 30% of female victims
Abused women have 16% higher healthcare costs
42% of women with IPV history develop depression
Children witnessing IPV 50% more likely to have behavioral problems
IPV survivors have 2.2x risk of heart disease
Annual economic burden of IPV in US is $5.8 billion in direct costs
33% of women with IPV attempt suicide
Victims experience chronic pain at 55% rate post-abuse
IPV causes 1,775 deaths yearly, plus 2 million injuries
Homeless women are 63x more likely to have experienced DV
Abused women have 40% higher risk of arthritis
IPV linked to 18% of high-risk pregnancies
Mental health treatment for IPV victims costs $2.1 billion yearly
85% of children exposed to IPV develop anxiety disorders
IPV survivors 3x more likely to use painkillers
Lifetime economic cost per victim averages $103,767 for women
IPV contributes to 21% of female Medicaid hospitalizations
Victims lose 32% of lifetime earnings due to abuse
Children of IPV 3x more likely to perpetrate violence as adults
50% of homicide-suicides involve intimate partner violence
IPV victims have 50% higher stroke risk
Annual lost productivity from IPV is $1.8 billion
24% of suicide attempts by women linked to recent IPV

Health and Economic Impacts Interpretation

The true cost of intimate partner violence is a brutal ledger of stolen days, broken bodies, and fractured futures, paid not just by the victims but by the very soul of our society.

Legal and Intervention Statistics

US states protective orders issued: 1.5 million annually
Only 34% of IPV incidents lead to arrest
80% of domestic violence cases are not prosecuted
Batterer intervention programs reduce recidivism by 33%
UK had 27,616 domestic abuse-related prosecutions in 2022
Firearm relinquishment laws reduce IPV homicide by 12%
Only 50% of shelters turn away victims due to capacity
Restraining orders violated in 69% of cases within 2 years
US federal funding for VAWA: $4.5 billion since 1994
Police respond to 22 million DV calls yearly worldwide estimate
Dual arrests occur in 20% of IPV calls despite primary aggressor laws
Conviction rates for DV: 62.6% in England
Hotline calls lead to safety plans in 90% of cases
Mandatory arrest policies increased arrests by 70%, but mixed on deterrence
Victimless prosecutions successful in 78% of cases
Australia: 95% of DV orders are against men
Recidivism after DV arrest: 20% within 1 year
Evidence-based programs reduce DV by 40-60%
Canada: 89% of charged DV suspects are male
Shelters serve 1.5 million women and children yearly in US
No-drop prosecution policies adopted in 19 US states
Lethality assessments used in 40 states, predicting risk in 90% accuracy
UK Clare's Law disclosures: 20,000 since 2014

Legal and Intervention Statistics Interpretation

The system is a leaky bucket, issuing a flood of protective orders while struggling to convict or contain abusers, yet the few evidence-based measures we actually implement—like seizing guns and funding shelters—prove we know how to patch the holes, if only we'd commit to the whole damn bucket.

Perpetrator Characteristics

80-90% of abusers have high school education or higher
Male perpetrators account for 85% of domestic violence convictions
62% of abusers have criminal records beyond domestic violence
Alcohol is involved in 40-60% of domestic violence incidents
Abusers are 3x more likely to have antisocial personality disorder
50% of male perpetrators witnessed domestic violence in childhood
Perpetrators with unemployment rates 2x higher than non-perpetrators
30% of perpetrators have prior police contact for violence
Male batterers exhibit jealousy in 92% of cases
Perpetrators aged 18-34 commit 50% of IPV homicides
75% of abusers control finances of victims
Batterers with PTSD history are 4x more violent
40% of perpetrators have substance abuse issues
Abusers from low socioeconomic backgrounds 2.5x more likely to reoffend
85% of male abusers minimize or deny violence
Perpetrators with animal cruelty history 71% more likely to abuse partners
60% of abusers isolate victims from family/friends
Male perpetrators use weapons in 30% of severe assaults
Abusers with depression 3x more likely to perpetrate IPV
25% of perpetrators stalk ex-partners post-separation
Perpetrators aged 30-49 account for 40% of domestic abuse arrests
90% of abusers blame the victim for the violence

Perpetrator Characteristics Interpretation

Here is a one-sentence interpretation that balances wit with the sobering reality of the data: The portrait painted by these statistics is not of a mysterious monster, but of a tragically predictable profile: an entitled, insecure man, often groomed by a violent childhood and fueled by addiction, who wields control like a weapon and views accountability as an insult.

Prevalence Rates

In the United States, approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, including injury, during their lifetime
Globally, nearly 1 in 3 women (30%) have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime
In England and Wales, police recorded 1,149,507 domestic abuse-related crimes in the year ending March 2023, a 37% increase from the previous year
About 10 million people in the US are victims of domestic violence each year
48.4% of women and 48.8% of men have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime
In 2021, there were 74,835 calls to the National Domestic Violence Hotline
Lifetime prevalence of rape by an intimate partner is 12.3% for women and 2.6% for men in the US
In Australia, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men have experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or previous partner since age 15
Domestic abuse accounts for 18% of all recorded crime in England and Wales
41% of all women and 26% of all men have experienced some form of coercive control by an intimate partner
In the EU, 22% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from a partner since age 15
US women are 5 times more likely than men to be killed by an intimate partner
In India, 31.9% of ever-married women aged 15-49 have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional spousal violence
Scotland saw 61,776 domestic abuse incidents recorded by police in 2022-23
Lifetime stalking victimization affects 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men in the US
In Canada, 44% of women and 31% of men reported experiencing some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime
Domestic violence homicides make up 54% of all female homicides in the US
In South Africa, 27.4% of women reported experiencing physical or sexual violence by a partner in the past 12 months
UK police forces recorded over 2 million domestic abuse incidents from 2018-2022
In the US, 1 in 15 women and 1 in 38 men experience stalking victimization
Brazil reports 1 woman killed every 6 hours by intimate partners
In New Zealand, 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence from a partner in their lifetime
US emergency departments treat over 2,000 women daily for assault-related injuries from intimate partners
In France, 216,000 women and 156,000 men are victims of domestic violence annually
Ireland recorded 40,443 domestic abuse incidents in 2022
Globally, 38% of all murders of women are committed by intimate partners
In the US, Black women experience IPV at a rate 35% higher than white women
91.8% of domestic violence victims are female, per UK data
In Japan, 17.6% of women have experienced physical violence by a partner
75% of domestic violence calls involve alcohol use

Prevalence Rates Interpretation

These statistics are not just staggering numbers, but a global epidemic's chilling ledger, proving that for far too many, home is the most likely place to find a predator.

Victim Characteristics

Female victims aged 18-24 are 2.3 times more likely to experience stalking than those aged 65+
94% of domestic abuse victims in the UK are women
LGBTQ+ individuals experience domestic violence at rates 2-4 times higher than heterosexuals
Pregnant women are 1.5 times more likely to be victims of homicide by a partner
Women with disabilities are 40% more likely to experience domestic violence
Indigenous women in the US face murder rates by intimate partners 10 times the national average
60% of female homicide victims in the US were killed by current or former intimate partners
Elderly women over 60 experience emotional abuse at rates of 4.1%, physical at 1.7%
Hispanic women report IPV at 33.8% lifetime prevalence, higher than non-Hispanic whites
Teen dating violence affects 1 in 11 girls and 1 in 14 boys aged 12-17
Rural women experience higher rates of domestic violence due to isolation, at 22% vs 18% urban
Women in low-income households experience 2x the rate of IPV compared to high-income
85% of domestic violence victims are women, per Australian data
Transgender individuals face partner violence at 31% rate in past year
Separated women are 9 times more likely to be killed by a partner than married women
Black women aged 18-24 have the highest rate of IPV homicide
Immigrant women face barriers, with 50% fearing deportation if reporting abuse
College women experience sexual assault by partners at 13% rate
Women with children under 12 are 2x more likely to stay in abusive relationships
Military women experience IPV at 30% lifetime rate, higher than civilians
Asian women report IPV at 19.6%, often underreported due to cultural stigma
49% of female victims are abused by current partners, 37% by ex-partners
Victims with PTSD from IPV are 4x more likely to attempt suicide
70% of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children

Victim Characteristics Interpretation

These statistics paint a grim mosaic of a global epidemic where violence predictably seeks out society's most vulnerable—whether young, marginalized, pregnant, disabled, isolated, or simply female—proving that abuse is not a random tragedy but a targeted crime of opportunity and control.

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