The number of domestic abuse incidents has soared by more than a quarter in the north and north-east – compared with a rise of just 2.5% across the country.
The sharpest increase was in Moray, with almost double the number of domestic incidents being reported compared with 2013-14.
There was a rise of 58% in Aberdeenshire saw a rise of 58%, and the totals for Shetland and Aberdeen both jumped by a quarter.
Police Scotland said tackling domestic abuse was a “key priority”, while Justice Secretary Michael Matheson suggested the figures could be attributed to victims having more confidence to come forward.
In 2013-14, 6,670 incidents of domestic abuse were reported across the north and north-east.
In the past year, 8,501 were reported.
Nationally, the number of incidents recorded rose from 58,439 to 59,882 – but almost half of those did not result in a conviction.
Scottish Conservative justice spokeswoman Margaret Mitchell said: “Whilst this increase in the number of domestic abuses recorded is depressing news in one sense, it at least confirms that more victims are coming forward.
“However, of the total number of incidents of domestic abuse reported, only 54% resulted in the recording of at least one crime or offence.
“Clearly, more analysis needs to be carried out about the 46% of incidents which did not result in a conviction.”
Mr Matheson said the Scottish Government would spend an extra £3million on support for those who have suffered abuse through the Assist programme.
He added: “We are committed to tackling the scourge of domestic abuse and helping victims have the confidence to come forward and report it is a hugely important part of that.”
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “It is encouraging that more victims are feeling confident enough to come forward and allow us, with partner agencies, to help them.”