On October 25, the Antioch Police Department participated in the 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk. This was a 2-mile walk of Empowering and Healing.
The police department joined community partners of all ages where they walked in solidarity with survivors, raised awareness about domestic violence preventing and reaffirmed commitment to breaking the cycle of abuse.
According to Chief Joe Vigil, they encourage victims and witnesses to call Antioch Police if they know anyone is being abused or suspected of being abused. If family and friends are afraid to call the police, they can call the Family Justice Center, located at 3501 Lome Tree Way, 925-281-0970. There is also a west county facility at 256 24th St., in Richmond, 510-974-7200.
Police added that partnerships such as Shepherds Gate and the Family Justice Center can provide victims with assistance, resources, and counseling in incidents related to abuse.
Here is data assaulted with assaults for 2024 and 2025 (year to date)
Misdemeanor Assaults
2024
- 2024 Misd Assaults Total: 872
- 2024 DV Misd Assaults: 295
- Percentage of Misd DV Assaults: 33.8%
2025
- 2025 Misd Assaults Total: 930
- 2025 DV Misd Assaults: 342
- Percentage of Misd DV Assaults: 36.7%
Felony Assaults
2024
- 2024 Felony Assaults Total 381
- DV Felony Assaults : 114
- Percentage of DV Felony Assaults: 29.9%
2025
- 2025 Felony Assaults Total: 488
- DV Felony Assaults: 175
- Percentage of DV Felony Assaults: 35.8%
For more Antioch Police Crime Data and statistics, please visit the city website.
Oakley Domestic Violence Cases Increase
Back in August, Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard highlighted (see video) at the mid-year data that domestic violence cases have increased by 7% comparing data from the first half of 2024 to first half of 2025. This comes after a 15% increase from 2023 to 2024. In 2025, they have had 18 felony domestic violence crimes and 30 misdemeanor domestic violence crimes.
- Shepherd’s Gate – providing safe housing, counseling, and life-restoration programs for women and children escaping abuse and homelessness (website)
- Family Justice Center – offering comprehensive legal, counseling, and advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking (website)
The event sponsors included Shepherds Gate, STAND, Felton Institute and the Family Justice Center.
Other articles of interest
- Jan 2025 – Bill Seeks to Make Domestic Violence a Violent Felony: AB 292 will hold the most violent domestic abusers accountable by making them ineligible for “early release.” This will be the third attempt at this legislation, after the bill was refused a hearing in 2024. This time, the legislation is being introduced with the support of the California State Sheriffs’ Association as the sponsor. Statistics show that nearly two-thirds of mass shooters have documented histories of domestic violence or have killed a family member. This marks an increase from earlier years, underscoring the ongoing risk posed by violent offenders with such histories.
- May 2024 – Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Can Now be Filed in Pittsburg
- Nov 6, 2023 – AG Report: Links Between Domestic Violence and Gun Violence
