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Domestic abuse: statistics recorded by the police in Scotland - 2016/17
Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland.
Table 11: Incidents of domestic abuse recorded by the police, by location of incident, Scotland, 2016-17
Number & percentage
| 2016-17 | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Joint home | 12,101 | 21% |
| Victim`s home | 24,798 | 42% |
| Accused`s home | 3,212 | 5% |
| Other dwelling | 11,408 | 19% |
| Street | 3,553 | 6% |
| Licensed premises | 435 | 1% |
| Other | 3,266 | 6% |
| Unknown | 37 | 0% |
| Total | 58,810 | 100% |
Please see Notes for Tables at end of Chapter 5.
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