Issue

Domestic Incidents

7 stories · 5 councils

Councils are addressing the prevalence of domestic abuse through new policies and strategies.

Barnet Homes reported domestic abuse as the second most common anti-social behaviour issue, with 13 cases from April to June 2026. This follows Richmond Council's approval of a new Domestic Abuse Policy for its housing services in November 2025, aiming for a coordinated response across the borough.

Barnet Council also approved its Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2025-2029 in September 2025, setting out a comprehensive plan to prevent and respond to these issues. Domestic incidents are defined as abuse by a partner, ex-partner, or family member.

Key facts

  1. Domestic abuse accounted for 13 of 66 total anti-social behaviour cases opened by Barnet Homes from April to June 2026. Source
  2. Richmond Council approved a new Domestic Abuse Policy for its housing services in November 2025. Source
  3. Barnet Council approved its Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2025-2029 in September 2025. Source
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