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Domestic violence rising in Cumbria

The reporting of Domestic Violence incidents in Cumbria is rising year on year Cumbria Police have revealed.

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Domestic violence is rising in Cumbria

Domestic violence is increasing year on year in Cumbria.

A report from Cumbria police highlights that the number of alcohol related domestic violence incidents in particular rose over the festive period last year.

“We work every year to highlight and showcase the ways in which victims of domestic violence can get help. Seeing an increase in the number of reports does not mean that it is not being tackled, it shows that people want to report it.

“It is a fact that domestic violence can be chronically under-reported so although an increase in violence of any kind is very worrying, the rise in the number of incidents we recorded may also be encouraging if it meant that more people had the confidence to pick up the phone and ask for help."

– Detective Superintendent Mike Forrester

Last year Cumbria Police’s Crime Prevention Officersvisited 267 high risk victims of domestic abuse across the county, to helpensure they were as safe as possible from further attack.

This work is known as the “Sanctuary Scheme”. It was carried out in partnership with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service and housing providers, so that families who are living in fear can have the reassurance of a level of security that will afford them some protection.

“I welcome the fact that there have been more reports of domestic violence showing that victims are willing to come forward.

"However, I am extremely disappointed that these latest set of figures show how much domestic violence is alcohol related there is no excuse for this type of behaviour. It is only by us all working together that we will make a difference.”

– Richard Rhodes, Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner
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