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Domestic abuse: statistics recorded by the police in Scotland - 2018/19
Characteristics of victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police in Scotland for 2018 to 2019.
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Table 7: Incidents of domestic abuse recorded by the police, by relationship between victim and accused Scotland, 2018-19
| Number & percentage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Relationship between victim and accused | 2018-19 | |
| Number | Percentage (where relationship known) | |
| Spouse/Civil Partner | 6,027 | 11% |
| Co-habitee | 9,572 | 18% |
| Partner | 11,742 | 22% |
| Ex-spouse/Civil Partner | 2,273 | 4% |
| Ex-partner | 23,330 | 44% |
| Other | 469 | 1% |
| Unknown | 7,228 | - |
| Total | 60,641 | 100% |
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