More than 1,500 reports of domestic abuse against men were recorded in Essex in the first six months of this year, according to figures.
The figures, revealed after a Freedom of Information request by anti-abuse charity the Mankind Initiative, are the highest since 2012.
Between January and July 2014, Essex Police received 1,567 reports of domestic violence against men.
In the whole of 2012 the figure was just 1,438.
Domestic violence victim Ian McNicholl, was abused by his ex-wife Michelle Williamson for over a year before being rescued by an anonymous call to the police in 2008.
He said: "After I was taken from my home I was made homeless for 18 months while my ex-wife lived in my house.
"There are many reasons why men might not want to come forward when they are abuse victims. There is a real lack of support for male victims.
Mr McNicholl said that an increased trust in police could be partly the reason for reports soaring this year, but did not rule out increasing domestic abuse.
He said: "In my case the police blatantly made mistakes, but I think things are getting better and people are willing to come forward more.
"If you look at the same reports for women you'd see the same rise. I think there is a bit of both."
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Simons said: "Essex Police will not tolerate domestic violence, regardless of gender, and victims are encouraged to come forward and report incidents.
"In June the force launched its biggest ever domestic abuse campaign.
"Essex Police engaged with victims to create empowering and relevant content to raise awareness and encourage victims to come forward.