Domestic abuse incidents against male victims across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have risen by more than 7% over the past year, with men being urged to speak up more.
For the 12 months to the end of September 2025, there were 9,770 recorded domestic abuse incidents with male victims in the 2 counties, accounting for 21.7% of all reported domestic abuse.
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is providing £2.2million during this financial year across a range of commissioned grant and contracted services which support all domestic abuse victims, including Stop Domestic Abuse, Yellow Door, Family Action, The You Trust and No Limits.
The OPCC is backing the awareness campaign Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day today (4th), which brings together police, councils, charities, service providers and employers.
Deputy PCC, Alex Rennie, has said:
“This is often perceived as a crime of low numbers, when it is quite the opposite. Across England and Wales 712,000 men are estimated to have been victims of domestic abuse in the past year, while 1-in-5 men will likely become a victim of domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime.
“This crime often carries a stigma for the victims, who are reluctant to speak up through embarrassment and a fear that they will not be taken seriously.
“I want to offer our support and encouragement to men, who find themselves in this position, that there is help available and reporting this crime to police is absolutely the right thing to do.
Article continues below this advertisement “We have community support projects for victims of domestic abuse in our two counties including Stop Domestic Abuse, and on the Isle of Wight The You Trust, offering everything from male-only groupwork to housing and health support through their advocacy services.
“Our message to men in need is simple, we urge you to seek help.”
The Office for National Statistics’ Crime Survey for England & Wales (ending March 2023) found that 64.8% of men reporting domestic abuse were victims of non-physical abuse (emotional or financial), while 45% said they faced threats or force, and 17.1% told police they were being stalked.
Nationally, 1-in-3 victims of domestic abuse are male, but only 1-in-20 male victims seek out specialist support.
In an emergency or if you are in immediate danger, call 999.
- Stop Domestic Abuse, Hampshire Advice Line is 03300 165112 or 0330 0533 630 (option 3)
- The You Trust (IOW) 0800 916 9878
- ManKind Initiative 0808 800 1170
The state of women today it’s no wonder. All on crazy pills
Sadly this isn’t anywhere near the real percentage. Most men will never speak up about it. Also if you look at safe houses / safe beds for men compared to women, the difference is massive. Hardly any safe beds for men in England. This means most men that flea the domestic violence are more likely to become homeless.