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ONS will continue to publish and provide commentary on police recorded crime data pending
consultation with users about their needs for such data in the light of the forthcoming inspection
of data integrity being carried out by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC). Further
information on the interpretation of recorded crime data is provided in the User Guide.
This chapter presents findings from the 2012/13 CSEW self-completion module on intimate violence
which is asked of adults aged 16 to 59. The module covers experience of emotional, financial and
physical abuse by partners or family members, as well as sexual assaults and stalking by any
person. In 2012/13 the module included a special focus on the nature of partner abuse, findings from
which are presented here.