Key Statistics

The numbers that drive our mission and underscore the scale of the crisis.

The Story Behind the Numbers

These aren't just statistics; they represent lives, families, and futures affected by domestic abuse. This data is crucial for investor pitches, grant applications, and partnership discussions to demonstrate the urgent need for Guardian Angel.

1 in 3

Women worldwide who have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.

Source: WHO, 2021
Every 10 mins

A woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member globally.

Source: UN Women, 2024
2.1 Million

Adults aged 16+ experienced domestic abuse in England and Wales last year.

Source: ONS, 2023
£66 Billion

The estimated annual social cost of domestic abuse in England and Wales.

Source: Home Office, 2019
1 in 5

Children in the UK have been exposed to domestic abuse.

Source: NSPCC
7,400+

Deaths by suicide in the UK & Ireland last year. Trauma from abuse is a primary risk factor.

Source: Samaritans, 2024