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The charts below show data on child and spousal abuse in Hong Kong. It is important to remember that these numbers represent real people and real trauma. Reviewing this information can feel heavy. Please put your wellbeing first.
Visualising 20 Years of Safeguarding Data
This page provides interactive visualisations of Hong Kong’s official child and spousal abuse statistics.
The charts below draw directly from data by the Social Welfare Department (2026) to help local NGOs, schools, and academics instantly grasp macro safeguarding trends. Because broad statistics only tell part of the story, they are best used alongside specialised local data. For deeper context on specific issues, such as child sexual abuse, the research compiled by Talk Hong Kong (Edgar, 2025) is an invaluable example.
Together, we can use this data to work towards a safer future for every child in Hong Kong.
Data Source: Social Welfare Department, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Data retrieved via DATA.GOV.HK. The Government of the HKSAR and the Relevant Organisations are the sole owners of the intellectual property rights of the underlying data.
Disclaimer: The data driving these interactive visuals is provided “AS IS” by the Hong Kong Government for general reference only. The Government makes no representation or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of this data. JaapMarsman.com accepts no liability for any errors, omissions, or damages arising from the use of or reliance upon these visualisations.
Using these graphs: You are welcome to use these interactive charts or screenshots in your own school presentations or training materials. However, you must leave the Hong Kong Government attribution intact and acknowledge JaapMarsman.com as the creator of the visualisation.
The Reality of Polyvictimisation
Child safeguarding often means understanding the harms facing the adults around them. The academic concept of polyvictimisation shows us exactly how interconnected family abuse is. According to highly contextual Hong Kong research (Chan & Chen, 2025), if one person in a home is harmed, there is a 60% chance of a second victim. By visualising both of these datasets side by side, we can better recognise the true landscape of family trauma.
Child Protection Data (2005-2025)
Spousal Abuse Data (2005-2025)
Detailed breakdown for 2025
This dashboard is a living resource. I built these graphs to make safeguarding data more accessible for the Hong Kong community. If there is a specific metric you need to see, or if you have questions about applying this data to your school’s context, please reach out to me.
Data Disclaimer: The visualisations on this page are generated using open data provided by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region via data.gov.hk. While every effort is made to ensure accurate reproduction, this dashboard is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of the Social Welfare Department, the Hong Kong Government, or my current employer. The original datasets remain the definitive source of record.
References
Chan, K. L., & Chen, Q. (2025). Prevalence and correlates of the family polyvictimization: An updated meta-analysis. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 15248380251383939.
Edgar, T. (2025). Magnitude Of Child Sexual Abuse In Hong Kong: Review Of Evidence 2015-2024. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/AXY69
Social Welfare Department, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. (2026). Statistics on newly registered child protection cases, newly reported spouse/cohabitant battering cases and sexual violence cases [Dataset]. DATA.GOV.HK.