Unprecedented Surge in Domestic Violence Cases in Saxony-Anhalt: A Dark Reality of Intimate Relationships and Family Members

In 2023, Saxony-Anhalt saw a significant increase in instances of violence in family or intimate relationships. Nearly 8,000 cases were reported, representing a 30 percent rise from five years earlier. This means that there was one case of domestic violence every hour. Offenses such as bodily harm, homicides, blackmail, threats, and stalking were documented in these cases.

Of the recorded instances of violence, the majority occurred within relationships, with 5,600 incidents reported last year. In three out of four cases, the suspects were male. Additionally, around 2,400 cases of violence within families, including against children and relatives, were reported. Approximately 72 percent of the suspects in these family-related violence cases were men, and alcohol was a factor in about 18 percent of these instances.

The statistics paint a grim picture of the prevalence of domestic violence and violence within families and relationships in Saxony-Anhalt. The high number of reported cases highlights the urgent need for increased awareness, prevention, and support services to address this troubling trend.

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about domestic violence and its impact on individuals and families. Domestic violence can take many forms