Saskatoon saw a 14 per cent rise in intimate partner violence last year, police say

Incidents of intimate partner violence were up 14 per cent in 2023, according to a new report from the Saskatoon police.

The data before the city’s civilian police board meeting on Thursday shows reports of intimate partner violence were at a five-year high last year, with 720 incidents — 535 of which led to charges.

(Source: Saskatoon Police Service)

Intimate partner violence (IPV) refers to serious harms caused by a current or former romantic partner or spouse. It can present as physical or sexual abuse, stalking, financial abuse or coercive control. Link to full story here.