Domestic abuse cases in Stoke-on-Trent have fallen by 12.6%, according to figures released by the city council.
Data shows there were 26.7 cases per 1,000 adults in the city in 2025, compared to 31.7 in 2023. This reduction means nearly 1,000 fewer people in Stoke-on-Trent have experienced domestic abuse in that two-year period.
The city is now outperforming the national average, which stands at 27.9 cases per 1,000 adults across England.
Partnership approach
Stoke-on-Trent City Council attributes the improvement to partnership working across the county to support victims and tackle domestic abuse.
The council jointly commissions New Era, a free and confidential specialist support service for people affected by domestic abuse. The council also provides assistance through Supportive Housing, which offers accommodation, support and care on an integrated basis.
More work ahead
Councillor Sarah Jane Colclough, Vice Chair of the Stoke-on-Trent Domestic Abuse Partnership, said: "Domestic abuse is never acceptable and support is available both to those who are affected and those who want to take responsibility for their behaviour.
"These latest statistics are encouraging and show that the actions we are taking with partners to reduce domestic abuse are having an impact. However, this isn't the end of the action – we still have a long way to go to ensure all perpetrators are held to account and survivors are supported. If you need support, you will be believed and you will be helped."
Getting help
Anyone in immediate danger should call 999. For other support, contact New Era on 0330 303 3778 or visit their website at new-era.uk.
