Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse
Summary
The number of people who died by suicide after experiencing domestic abuse in England and Wales has risen from 98 to about 150 in one year. Officials say better awareness and changes in how cases are recorded partly explain the increase.Key Facts
- In the year to March 2025, about 150 people who had suffered domestic abuse took their own lives, up from 98 the previous year.
- The Domestic Homicide Project recorded 347 deaths linked to domestic abuse in that year, including 80 murders by intimate partners.
- Young people aged 16 to 19 made up a higher proportion of victims than older age groups, with some under 18 involved in both victim and suspect roles.
- Police now check for domestic abuse history when investigating suicides and unexpected deaths, a change started last year.
- Women accounted for 73% of suicides related to domestic abuse, and most suspects were men known to the police.
- Officials and campaigners want better support for victims and propose making suicide after domestic abuse its own criminal offense.
- The UK government says it is using all available powers to fight domestic abuse and hold offenders accountable.
- Experts warn that violent online content may influence teenagers’ attitudes toward violence in relationships.
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