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Demographic patterns and temporal trends of police-reported intimate partner violence against women in Spain: An 8-year analysis
Sat, September 6, 9:30 to 10:45am, Deree | Classrooms, DC 703Abstract
Police records are one of the main sources for analyzing intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) data patterns, and are key to designing policing strategies, evaluating prevention efforts, and assessing the extent to which the gap between reported and actual prevalence of IPVAW is narrowing. The aim of this presentation is to analyze the demographic patterns and temporal trends of police-reported IPVAW in Spain over an 8-year period. Data were police-reported cases of IPVAW in Spain recorded between 2016 and 2023 (N = 651,992). Descriptive analysis and analysis of rate differences were conducted for different demographic groups: Age (18-30, 31-45, 46-64, 65+), nationality, and urban-rural area. Time series decomposition analyses were conducted to assess change over time, and seasonality for both all police reports and for the different demographic groups. Results showed that rates of police-reported IPVAW were significantly higher among younger age groups (18-30, 31-45), among the immigrant population, and in urban areas. Time series analyses showed a significant increase in police-reported IPVAW over the 8-year period, both in general and for the different demographically defined groups. Results also showed a seasonal pattern both in general and for the different socio-demographic groups (with the exception of the 65+ age group), with a marked increase in police-reported IPVAW in the months of July and August. The increase in police-reported IPVAW suggests that the gap between the reported and actual prevalence of this type of violence is narrowing in Spain. The high rates of police-reported cases of IPVAW among younger age groups and among immigrants support research indicating that these groups are at greater risk for this type of violence. Seasonal patterns are discussed in terms of changes in behavior during the summer months.