According to Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, 19,920 stalking cases were reported in Japan in 2012 increased by 36.3 percent from previous year. It was the highest number since 2000.
In addition, the number of domestic violence cases between partners were 43,950 increased by 28.0 percent. It has broken a record continuously nine years.
ストーカー過去最多=DVは4万件超す-「敷居低くなった」・警察庁 ―時事ドットコム
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