The Home Secretary has also announced a public awareness campaign to ensure those experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse know of the help on offer.
The Government's public awareness campaign, under the hashtag #YouAreNotAlone, will aim to reassure those affected by domestic abuse that support services remain available during the UK lockdown.
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Priti Patel also revealed that talks are ongoing to provide charities and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner with an additional £2 million to bolster domestic abuse helplines and online support.
Separately, she said while officers will rely on "policing by consent" they are "unafraid" to slap the public with fines for leaving the house without good reason.
Martin Hewittt, Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council, said more than 1,000 fines have been issued so far across 37 police forces in England and Wales.
He warned some people could face arrest if police suspected "other activity" as well as social distancing violations.
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