Contacts to NSPCC Helpline about domestic abuse reach record high

New NSPCC figures reveal a 14% increase in child welfare contacts from adults concerned about domestic abuse.

From 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, the charity’s Helpline responded to 7,825 contacts from adults whose main concern was about children experiencing domestic abuse.

This marked the highest annual total since records began in 2021/22, with an average of 21 adults reaching out to the Helpline with concerns about domestic abuse every day.

Aston spoke to Ian Erridge and Emma-Louise Copperwheat, NSPCC East of England’s campaigns officer.