Domestic abuse rates in Stoke-on-Trent fall by over 12 per cent
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Domestic abuse rates in Stoke-on-Trent fall by over 12 per cent

25 Aug 2026 · Originally published 25 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Partnership working sees city’s domestic abuse rates fall
New data shows that domestic abuse rates in Stoke-on-Trent have dropped from 31.7 to 26.7 cases per 1,000 adults since 2023, meaning nearly 1,000 fewer people have been affected. The city is now performing better than the national average, with local council partnerships providing specialist support and housing to help victims and reduce future incidents.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Staffordshire
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