As of 2020, there have been 2,300 reports of domestic violence in Malta, with the court receiving around 4900 accusations relating to such violence. 

In related news, Talk.mt reported that around 5 reports of domestic violence are being issued on a daily basis, according to digits provided by the police corps. The latter news portal reported that in 2021 alone, there were 1,932 reports.

Of these, 1,414 were issued by women whereas 518 were issued by men. This gives us an average of around 5.3 domestic abuse reports everyday. The most common form of abuse was psychological, with women reporting much more cases of such abuse. 

Physical abuse was the most common following psychological abuse. 392 women reported physical harm which yields light injuries, with 131 men reporting such abuse. Physical abuse with grievous injuries was reported less, but women still reported much more such cases. 

Stalking is also another form of abuse which takes place in Malta. In 2021, 43 women reported to have been stalked whereas only 3 men reported such incidents. 

Speaking to ONE News, Superintendent Johann Fenech revealed that many factors could contribute to such numbers. However, the reporting indicates that people are aware of means which offer support to victims and encouraged anyone suffering to seek aid. Despite highlighting a horrific reality, the more reports issued the more people can be helped. 

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