Domestic crisis at Christmas

For most people the festive period is a time for families to celebrate and relax, spending quality time together.

This however isn’t the case for all as a cocktail of excessive drinking, financial pressure and people spending more time together, can lead to arguments which may result in violence.

Last year police officers responded to 979 domestic calls between December 20 and January 1. The call numbers ranged from 61 on 21 December to 127 on News Years Day.

The Sunday before Christmas as well as Christmas Day was the next highest with 78 and 85 respectively.

During that period police received an average of 73 domestic abuse calls each day, compared with 63 such calls every day for the rest of the year.

Sussex Police is launching a campaign to crackdown on domestic violence around Christmas and New Year, when officers will respond to additional 10 calls per day.

From 20 December 2014 Sussex Police specialist domestic abuse patrols equipped with body-worn cameras will be on the beat to respond to reports as part of Operation Ribbon.

If problems arise in your home then please don’t hesitate to contact us on our emergency number 07654 387362 for expert advice. Our advice and attendance at the police station is free!

We hope that everyone has a merry Christmas with their family and a happy new year