The Straits Times | Domestic abuse cases in Singapore still rising in 2025

Published on 30 Oct 2026 10:54:38 AM

The number of child abuse cases in Singapore rose in 2025, amid greater vigilance among the public and frontline professionals in spotting and reporting signs of abuse.

In 2025, there were 2,476 new child abuse cases of low or moderate safety and risk concerns, up by 4% from 2,373 in 2024. These are categorised as Tier 1 cases, and include children who are excessively or inappropriately disciplined by parents.

Another 1,917 new cases were classified as Tier 2 in 2025, involving children facing high safety and risk, such as being sexually abused or seriously injured, including burns or fractures.

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