France reports 4% rise in women killed by partners in 2025

Data released by the French Interior Ministry shows a 4% increase in the number of women killed by current or former partners in 2025, totaling 111 victims. On average, one death occurred every three days.

While female victims increased, total violent deaths within couples, including 25 men, saw a 1% decline to 136 deaths. The report noted that 445 attempted homicides involving partners were recorded, accounting for 10% of all attempted homicides in the country.

Regarding the perpetrators, the study observed a significant trend toward younger offenders, specifically a peak in the 30-39 age group and a decrease in those aged 70 and older. The median age of perpetrators remains 50. Most incidents (76%) occurred at the couple's home, involving 52 instances of bladed weapons and 30 instances of firearms. Additionally, 37% of female victims had previously experienced violence, and 61% of those had reported prior incidents to the police or gendarmerie.