Reported intimate partner violence declined 3.4 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024.
Windsor police attribute the decline to multiple initiatives implemented last year including a new victim hotline with the Hiatus House, a referral program with Family Services and the Bail Compliance Unit.
There were still nearly 800 victims referred to the Hiatus House between April and December in incidents where charges were laid related to intimate partner violence.
"IPV, it's a problem that we're all trying to get on top of it. It's been declared an epidemic in many communities in Ontario," said Deputy Chief Kenneth Cribley. "It's still an issue in Windsor but we are seeing a slight downward trend and we're trying to direct resources to the problem with are partners in the community."
In 2025, an additional 421 people were referred to an early prevention program where criminal thresholds were not met but indicators of IPV were present.
Chief Jason Crowley indicated intimate partner violence will continue to be a focus in 2026.
"We are looking at partnering a couple of different partners that will focus on the offender. We know that this is really where we need to focus some attention," said Crowley.
He said the details of the program will be announced when they are finalized.
