Record rise in adults reporting child Domestic Abuse to NSPCC as Helpline hits highest level on record

Children’s helpline sees 80% rise in calls about child domestic abuse cases

The charity received 8,488 reports in the last year compared to 4,599 in 2021-2022

Record rise in adults reporting child Domestic Abuse to NSPCC as Helpline hits highest level on record

The NSPCC has said the number of adults contacting their Helpline with concerns about a child experiencing domestic abuse is at its highest since their records began.

Record number of concerns raised about children and domestic abuse

The number of adults contacting the NSPCC about children experiencing domestic abuse has reached its highest level since records began.  New research from the charity shows they received 8,448 child welfare contacts about domestic abuse between April 2025 and March 2026, an 8% increase on the previous year.  The…