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Domestic abuse: statistics recorded by the police in Scotland - 2015/16
Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland between 2015 and 2016.
Table 9: Incidents of domestic abuse recorded by the police, by location of incident, Scotland, 2015-16
| Number & percentage | ||
| 2015-16 | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Joint home | 13,026 | 22% |
| Victim`s home | 25,045 | 43% |
| Accused`s home | 3,527 | 6% |
| Other dwelling | 9,110 | 16% |
| Street | 3,683 | 6% |
| Licensed premises | 424 | 1% |
| Other | 3,240 | 6% |
| Unknown | 49 | 0% |
| Total | 58,104 | 100% |
Please see Notes for Tables at end of Chapter 5.