The latest Domestic Violence Trends Report revealed that low- and moderate-risk domestic abuse cases reached 4,686, marking a 3.5 percent increase from the previous year. Minors made up the majority of victims, accounting for 2,476 community-managed incidents and 1,917 of the 2,021 high-risk cases overseen by protective services. A revised methodology now tracks individuals rather than households to eliminate double-counting and improve reporting accuracy. Meanwhile, preliminary data for the first half of this year shows further increases in high-risk child abuse, spousal abuse, and vulnerable adult abuse.
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Authorities believe elevated domestic abuse statistics reflect improved detection, earlie…: Authorities believe elevated domestic abuse statistics reflect improved detection, earlier intervention, and an increased public willingness to seek help.
A revised counting methodology tracks individuals instead of entire households to provide…: A revised counting methodology tracks individuals instead of entire households to provide a more accurate assessment of high-risk cases.
Early data for the current year indicates domestic abuse trends continue to rise across m…: Early data for the current year indicates domestic abuse trends continue to rise across most categories, including spousal and vulnerable adult abuse.
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Child abuse continued to account for the largest share of low- and moderate-risk cases, with physical abuse being the most common type experienced, a Ministry of Social and Family Development report found.
SINGAPORE: The number of new low- and moderate-risk domestic abuse cases rose slightly to 4,686 last year, according to a report by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) published on Thursday (Oct 29).
This was up 3.5 per cent from 4,527 cases in 2024, with the ministry describing the figures as broadly stable. But it highlighted that cases remained elevated compared with the 3,918 recorded in 2023.
MSF said in its third Domestic Violence Trends Report that the “continued elevation” in cases may reflect improved detection and reporting of abuse, as well as earlier intervention.
“Sustained public awareness, legal protections and comprehensive support services may have continued to support earlier help-seeking, allowing concerns to be surfaced and managed sooner,” it added.
Child abuse continued to account for the largest share of low- and moderate-risk cases, with 2,476 recorded in 2025, up from 2,373 the year before.
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