Why we need you
In 2023–2024, 17% of reported crime in Bedfordshire was related to domestic abuse, and in Luton alone an average of 8 incidents were reported every day.
In 2023–2024, 17% of all reported crime in Bedfordshire was related to domestic abuse.
Nationally, the Crime Survey for England and Wales estimates that one in four women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime and on average, a woman is killed by a male partner or ex-partner every four days in England and Wales. In 2023, domestic abuse-related crimes made up one in six recorded offences, and one in three violent crimes.
In Luton alone, there is an average of 249 recorded domestic abuse-related crimes per month—around eight per day.
Domestic abuse is often a hidden crime, and it’s estimated that only 24% of incidents are reported to police. This means recorded figures represent only a fraction of the true scale of abuse.
Your stories
When I came to Women’s Aid Luton, I was broken, depressed, and numb. Many days I felt like giving up. The staff were brilliant, they gave me hope and tried their very best to make me comfortable and happy.
Staff were brilliant and so supportive, they helped me so much and were amazing with my children. I cannot thank you all enough for all the support you have given me and my children.
Thank you for caring about me, I really think that without your help I would not be here today and for that I am so grateful.
I am very thankful to Women’s Aid Luton for the support they provided and for helping me during my darkest days.