Resource - Domestic abuse Statistics 2017/18 in Scotland

Date: 18th December 2018
Category: Domestic Abuse
Author: Scottish Government

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The Scottish Government has published statistics for 2017/18 on domestic abuse in Scotland. Figures reveal that the police recorded there were 243 victims and 116 young people accused of domestic abuse who were under 16-years-old in Scotland in 2017/18.  

Police also recorded 2,118 victims aged 16 to 18 and 1,227  16-18 year olds accused of domestic abuse in Scotland in 2017-18.   

Access the resource here: Domestic abuse recorded by the police in Scotland, 2017-18