ALMOST 400 suspects were charged in connection with domestic abuse crimes in 2025.
West Midlands Police said it officers understand some people are reluctant to pursue complaints against a violent or abusive partner or family member so the public protection unit (PPU) can secure justice through following other lines of information and evidence.
Last year it secured 390 charges for a range of domestic abuse-related offences as a result of evidence-led prosecutions.
This resulted in securing prison sentences while others are now facing trial.
Last month, the force charged 18 suspects with offences including causing grievous bodily harm without intent, non-fatal strangulation, assault occasion actual bodily harm and having a knife.
Some of these have already been sentenced and received jail terms.
Detective Chief Inspector Laura Allen, from the public protection unit, said: “We never underestimate the devastating impact of domestic abuse, both physically and mentally.
“These are crimes which can cause long lasting trauma so we want to do everything we can, alongside our partners, to best support and help those who have suffered.
“Domestic abuse is an appalling crime and we fully understand it can be too hard for some to pursue a complaint.
“However, this doesn’t diminish our determination to get justice for them, and ensure perpetrators are caught and convicted for their despicable actions.
“We have highly-skilled detectives who are able to follow various lines of enquiry to secure evidence and from there charge those responsible.
“We want to send a clear message to domestic abusers that, even if victim support is withdrawn, we will still investigate and work to bring you before the courts where you could face jail.”
West Midlands Police said it has made improvements in how it operates to support people suffering domestic abuse.
This includes significant enhancements to call handling as it has welcomed independent domestic abuse specialists from local charities into its 999 control rooms.
