Domestic abuse victims' suicides rise to 150 in England and Wales by March 2025

10 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 28

Official data from the NPCC shows suicides increased from 98 to 150 in one year, with 73% of victims being women and most suspects male.
A new reporting practice now requires police to check for domestic abuse history at suicide scenes, revealing higher rates among 16-19-year-olds and the first case involving both victim and suspect under 18.
Campaigners urge a new law making suicide after domestic abuse a specific offence, as officials warn the system still fails to protect victims despite increased awareness and government intervention.

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