GITNUXREPORT 2025

Intimate Violence Statistics

Intimate violence affects millions, impacting health, safety, and societal costs.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The economic cost of intimate partner violence in the U.S. exceeds $8.3 billion annually, including medical costs, lost productivity, and criminal justice costs

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Women who experience intimate partner violence are more likely to suffer from depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues

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Children who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to experience emotional, behavioral, or learning problems

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Female victims of intimate partner violence are more likely to suffer serious injuries requiring medical attention

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Firearms are used in approximately 50% of intimate partner homicides

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Victims of intimate partner violence are more likely to experience repeated abuse over time, with nearly 40% suffering more than five episodes

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Economic dependency on a partner is a significant barrier preventing victims from leaving abusive relationships

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Approximately 30% of women in abusive relationships attempt to hide or minimize the violence, which can delay or discourage aid-seeking

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The risk of severe injury from intimate partner violence increases if the victim is pregnant, with pregnant women accounting for about 30% of domestic violence injuries requiring hospitalization

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The presence of a history of childhood abuse increases the likelihood of perpetrating or experiencing intimate partner violence in adulthood, with estimates around 30-50%

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Children who witness intimate partner violence are five times more likely to experience or perpetrate violence as adults

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IPV-related emergency department visits increased by over 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to lockdowns and stressed healthcare systems

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Nearly 60% of women who are assaulted by their partners sustain injuries requiring medical attention, including bruises, broken bones, or more severe harm

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Men who experience intimate partner violence often encounter societal stigma, which discourages them from seeking help, with estimates suggesting underreporting by as much as 80%

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Access to economic resources significantly improves the chances of victims leaving abusive relationships, with employment and income being critical factors

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The average duration of domestic violence before victims seek help is approximately 7 years, often due to fear, shame, or financial dependence

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Domestic violence shelters in the U.S. serve over 200,000 victims annually, but many victims remain unserved due to resource limitations

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Approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the United States have experienced intimate partner violence

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Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.

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Intimate partner violence accounts for about 15% of all violent crime

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Nearly 50% of women murdered in the U.S. are killed by an intimate partner

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70% of men who are physically abusive to their partners also report abusing their children

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Black women are more likely to experience intimate partner violence than women of other races

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Approximately 60% of domestic violence incidents go unreported to police

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Nearly 60% of women who are victims of intimate partner violence have experienced stalking

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Men who are victims of intimate partner violence are less likely to seek help or report abuse

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1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report experiencing some form of physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime

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About 85% of victims of intimate partner violence are women

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Teen dating violence affects about 1 in 11 high school students nationally

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LGBTQ+ individuals experience intimate partner violence at rates comparable to or higher than heterosexual individuals, with some studies indicating up to 50% victimization

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Elder abuse within domestic violence settings affects approximately 10% of seniors, with many cases going unreported

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Healthcare providers identify intimate partner violence in approximately 4-8% of women who visit emergency departments, though actual rates may be higher

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Females aged 18–24 are at the highest risk for intimate partner violence, with about 1 in 4 experiencing violence annually

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Asian women in the U.S. also experience significant levels of intimate partner violence, with estimates suggesting about 15% have endured physical or sexual violence

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African American women experience intimate partner violence at a higher rate than White women, with some data indicating that 1 in 4 have been victims

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Perpetrators of intimate partner violence are most often individuals known to the victim, such as current or former partners, not strangers

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Approximately 1 in 5 college women report experiencing dating violence during their time at university, affecting their academic and social lives

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Nearly 75% of women who are victims of domestic violence report experiencing emotional abuse as well

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The majority of domestic violence cases involve some form of coercive control, which can include isolation, surveillance, and financial control

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Intimate partner violence frequently co-occurs with other forms of violence, such as community violence or child abuse, complicating intervention efforts

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Key Highlights

Approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the United States have experienced intimate partner violence
Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.
Intimate partner violence accounts for about 15% of all violent crime
Women who experience intimate partner violence are more likely to suffer from depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues
Children who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to experience emotional, behavioral, or learning problems
Nearly 50% of women murdered in the U.S. are killed by an intimate partner
70% of men who are physically abusive to their partners also report abusing their children
Black women are more likely to experience intimate partner violence than women of other races
Approximately 60% of domestic violence incidents go unreported to police
Nearly 60% of women who are victims of intimate partner violence have experienced stalking
Female victims of intimate partner violence are more likely to suffer serious injuries requiring medical attention
Men who are victims of intimate partner violence are less likely to seek help or report abuse
The economic cost of intimate partner violence in the U.S. exceeds $8.3 billion annually, including medical costs, lost productivity, and criminal justice costs

Every 60 seconds, nearly 20 Americans suffer physical abuse at the hands of an intimate partner, highlighting a silent crisis that affects millions and demands urgent awareness and action.

Economic and Healthcare Burden

The economic cost of intimate partner violence in the U.S. exceeds $8.3 billion annually, including medical costs, lost productivity, and criminal justice costs

Economic and Healthcare Burden Interpretation

The staggering $8.3 billion price tag of intimate partner violence not only reflects shattered lives but also burdens our economy with costs that demand urgent action beyond the courtroom and clinics.

Impact and Consequences

Women who experience intimate partner violence are more likely to suffer from depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues
Children who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to experience emotional, behavioral, or learning problems
Female victims of intimate partner violence are more likely to suffer serious injuries requiring medical attention
Firearms are used in approximately 50% of intimate partner homicides
Victims of intimate partner violence are more likely to experience repeated abuse over time, with nearly 40% suffering more than five episodes
Economic dependency on a partner is a significant barrier preventing victims from leaving abusive relationships
Approximately 30% of women in abusive relationships attempt to hide or minimize the violence, which can delay or discourage aid-seeking
The risk of severe injury from intimate partner violence increases if the victim is pregnant, with pregnant women accounting for about 30% of domestic violence injuries requiring hospitalization
The presence of a history of childhood abuse increases the likelihood of perpetrating or experiencing intimate partner violence in adulthood, with estimates around 30-50%
Children who witness intimate partner violence are five times more likely to experience or perpetrate violence as adults
IPV-related emergency department visits increased by over 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to lockdowns and stressed healthcare systems
Nearly 60% of women who are assaulted by their partners sustain injuries requiring medical attention, including bruises, broken bones, or more severe harm
Men who experience intimate partner violence often encounter societal stigma, which discourages them from seeking help, with estimates suggesting underreporting by as much as 80%
Access to economic resources significantly improves the chances of victims leaving abusive relationships, with employment and income being critical factors
The average duration of domestic violence before victims seek help is approximately 7 years, often due to fear, shame, or financial dependence

Impact and Consequences Interpretation

Intimate partner violence persists as a perilous cycle fueled by economic dependency, societal stigma, and intergenerational trauma, with devastating mental, physical, and societal repercussions that demand urgent, multifaceted intervention.

Intervention and Support Services

Domestic violence shelters in the U.S. serve over 200,000 victims annually, but many victims remain unserved due to resource limitations

Intervention and Support Services Interpretation

While over 200,000 victims find refuge annually in U.S. shelters, countless others remain trapped in silence—highlighting that even a nation as resource-rich as ours still struggles to meet the full scope of intimate violence.

Prevalence and Demographics

Approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the United States have experienced intimate partner violence
Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.
Intimate partner violence accounts for about 15% of all violent crime
Nearly 50% of women murdered in the U.S. are killed by an intimate partner
70% of men who are physically abusive to their partners also report abusing their children
Black women are more likely to experience intimate partner violence than women of other races
Approximately 60% of domestic violence incidents go unreported to police
Nearly 60% of women who are victims of intimate partner violence have experienced stalking
Men who are victims of intimate partner violence are less likely to seek help or report abuse
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men report experiencing some form of physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime
About 85% of victims of intimate partner violence are women
Teen dating violence affects about 1 in 11 high school students nationally
LGBTQ+ individuals experience intimate partner violence at rates comparable to or higher than heterosexual individuals, with some studies indicating up to 50% victimization
Elder abuse within domestic violence settings affects approximately 10% of seniors, with many cases going unreported
Healthcare providers identify intimate partner violence in approximately 4-8% of women who visit emergency departments, though actual rates may be higher
Females aged 18–24 are at the highest risk for intimate partner violence, with about 1 in 4 experiencing violence annually
Asian women in the U.S. also experience significant levels of intimate partner violence, with estimates suggesting about 15% have endured physical or sexual violence
African American women experience intimate partner violence at a higher rate than White women, with some data indicating that 1 in 4 have been victims
Perpetrators of intimate partner violence are most often individuals known to the victim, such as current or former partners, not strangers
Approximately 1 in 5 college women report experiencing dating violence during their time at university, affecting their academic and social lives

Prevalence and Demographics Interpretation

With nearly 20 Americans physically abused every minute and over a quarter of women experiencing intimate partner violence—disproportionately impacting Black women and young adults—the sobering truth is that while the statistics reveal a shadow pandemic of silent suffering, the unreported cases and reluctance to seek help underscore a crisis that demands more than just awareness; it requires action rooted in empathy and systemic change.

Types and Contexts of Violence

Nearly 75% of women who are victims of domestic violence report experiencing emotional abuse as well
The majority of domestic violence cases involve some form of coercive control, which can include isolation, surveillance, and financial control
Intimate partner violence frequently co-occurs with other forms of violence, such as community violence or child abuse, complicating intervention efforts

Types and Contexts of Violence Interpretation

These stark statistics reveal that intimate violence isn't just a matter of physical harm but a complex web of emotional manipulation and societal entanglement, demanding a comprehensive approach to intervention and prevention.