Dumfries and Galloway Police this week revealed they recorded 412 such incidents between April 1 and June 30, compared to 361 in the same period last year.
It coincides with a rise in domestic abuse incidents nationally as Police Scotland received a higher number of calls reporting concerns or looking for advice.
These included a significant number of calls in relation to child custody or contact arrangements which would not necessarily result in a crime report, but are recorded on the Vulnerable Persons Database.
Commenting, Chief Superintendent Linda Jones, divisional commander of Dumfries and Galloway, said: “Sadly, home is not a safe place for everyone. These calls allow us to identify and record police contact with adults, children and young people who are vulnerable. Abuse and neglect of adults and children is everyone’s business and communities can help tackle it.
“We worked with our partners throughout lockdown to ensure people were aware that information, help and support continued to be available when needed.”
