Tony Hogg says the crimes of domestic abuse being reported are still the tip of the iceberg - and that the rate of low-level violence in general is far too high.
It comes during a week of awareness-raising activities - this year looking at the impact on children.
Raw sewage pours into landmark Devon river
Storm overflows gush into waterway for 40 per cent of year
Work underway to return shingle to East Devon beach
Bulldozer in action for Storm Goretti clean up
Car park fees increase at Devon beauty spot
Northam Burrows season ticket to rise
Tank shell shut downs recycling centre
No one was hurt
Exeter's Royal Clarence hotel to be restored
'Progress is moving fast'
