Armidale Police are attending almost 200 domestic violence incidents each year. Nearly four offences have been recorded every week since April 2015.
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A domestic relationship is someone who is or has been married, or is or has been a de facto partner.
For an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander this includes having been part of an extended family or kin of the other person.
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Superintendent Scott Tanner said, violence in these domestic relationships resulted in police action.
"We take a very proactive position towards family and domestic violence," he said.
"Our local police are aware of the expectations from myself and the Commissioner in regards to our response.
"We have a designated Domestic Violence team that provides expert advice to the frontline and provides additional welfare services to victims."
"If you commit a domestic violence offence in this district you will be held to account," Superintendent Tanner stated.
If you know someone who is a victim of domestic violence then contact police, you can remain anonymous by calling crime stoppers on 1800 3300 or call your local police station.
