Providing the community with data and research about crime in NSW

Accurate, objective, and accessible evidence and information to inform public and government decision-making about crime and justice.

The NSW adult prison population rose to 13,103 in March 2025
The proportion of 10-13 year olds found guilty has fallen from 76% in 2015-16 to 16% in 2022-23.
Police legal action have increased across many offences over the last 15 years
Crime Mapping Tool Button
Explore maps, graphs and data on criminal incidents, victims and offenders in NSW by geographic area
Sentencing Tool Button
An interactive dashboard that presents sentencing outcomes for adults found guilty in court
NSW Policing Activity Tool Button
Explore state and local data on the use of police powers and compliance activity in NSW
Custody Dashboard Button
Explore the trends in the number of adults and young people in custody with this dashboard

Upcoming releases

Recorded Crime Statistics March 2025
Release date: 11 June 2025

Coercive control monitoring report March 2025
Release date: 19 June 2025

Attrition of domestic assaults from the New South Wales criminal justice system
Release date: June 2025

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