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Statistics on offences and coercive measures 2021

Cases of domestic violence against minors reported to the authorities increased by 6.7 per cent

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According to Statistics Finland’s data, there were 10,900 victims of domestic violence offences reported to the authorities in 2021, which is 1.6 per cent down on the previous year. Of the victims, 8,300 were adults, which is 3.8 per cent fewer than in the year before. The number of underage victims was 2,600.

Change

New database tables were added to the statistics on offences and coercive measures. Old tables were moved to the archive.

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Key selections

  • The number of victims of intimate partner violence by their married spouse decreased by 7.9 per cent from the previous year.
  • In all, 6.9 per cent more violence directed by parents against their children was reported than in the year before. Slightly over 2,400 cases were recorded.
  • A total of 52 per cent of underage victims were girls and 75 per cent of adult victims were women.
  • Among suspects of domestic violence and intimate partner violence, 77 per cent were men. If the victim is a minor, 66 per cent of suspects are men.
  • The statistics include only cases reported to the authorities, by no means all cases of domestic violence and intimate partner violence are reported to the authorities.

Tables

See key statistical data in the tables.

Victims of domestic violence and intimate partner violence reported to the authorities by the relationship of the victim and offender in 2017-2021

Database tables

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New database tables
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Classifications used:
  • Victim's sex
  • Offence heading
  • Victims age
  • Suspect's sex
  • Suspects age
  • Relation between the victim and suspect
Reference period cycle:
year
Updating frequency:
year
Statistics:
Updated:
13rd
Classifications used:
  • Relation between the victim and suspect
  • Wellbeing services county
  • Victim’s age
  • Victim's sex
Reference period cycle:
year
Updating frequency:
year
Statistics:
Updated:
13rc
Classifications used:
  • Relation between the victim and suspect
  • Mode of housing
  • Victim’s age
  • Victim's sex
  • Offence heading
Reference period cycle:
year
Updating frequency:
year
Statistics:
Updated:
Removed database tables

Future releases

Referencing instructions

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Statistics on offences and coercive measures [online publication].
Reference period: 2021. ISSN=2342-9178. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 29.4.2026].
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Kimmo Haapakangas
Senior Statistician
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Hannele Orjala
Head of Department in charge
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