Domestic abuse incidents against male victims in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have risen by more than 7% over the past year, with police and local authorities urging men to speak up and seek help.
Between October 2024 and September 2025, there were 9,770 recorded domestic abuse incidents involving male victims across the two counties. These cases accounted for 21.7% of all reported domestic abuse in the area.
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is providing £2.2 million this financial year to support victims of domestic abuse through a range of commissioned services, including Stop Domestic Abuse, Yellow Door, Family Action, The You Trust, and No Limits.
The OPCC is also backing Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day (4 November 2025) — a national awareness campaign organised by the ManKind Initiative charity and supported by police forces, councils, charities, and employers across the UK.
“We urge men in need to seek help”
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Alex Rennie said:
“This is often perceived as a crime of low numbers, when it is quite the opposite. Across England and Wales, 712,000 men are estimated to have been victims of domestic abuse in the past year, while one in five men will likely become a victim at some point in their lifetime.
“This crime often carries a stigma for the victims, who are reluctant to speak up through embarrassment or fear that they won’t be taken seriously.
“We want to reassure men that there is help available and that reporting this crime to police is absolutely the right thing to do.
“Our message to men in need is simple – we urge you to seek help.”
Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, community projects such as Stop Domestic Abuse and The You Trust provide tailored support to men, including male-only groupwork, housing assistance, and health advocacy services.
The wider picture
National data from the Office for National Statistics shows that:
- 64.8% of men reporting domestic abuse were victims of non-physical abuse (emotional or financial)
- 45% experienced threats or violence
- 17.1% reported stalking
Although one in three domestic abuse victims nationally are male, only one in twenty reach out for specialist support.
Domestic abuse can take many forms, including:
- Physical or sexual violence
- Threatening behaviour
- Coercive control
- Economic abuse
- Psychological or emotional abuse
Where to get help
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
Support services for male victims in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight include:
- Stop Domestic Abuse (Hampshire): 03300 165112 or 0330 0533 630 (option 3) | www.stopdomesticabuse.uk
- The You Trust (Isle of Wight): 0800 916 9878 | paragonhants@theyoutrust.org.uk | www.theyoutrust.org.uk
- ManKind Initiative (National): 0808 800 1170 | www.mankind.org.uk
The campaign’s social media tag is #MenYouAreNotAlone.
