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 main factor driving the increase is more young people on remand
The DSPO scheme allowed police to seek warrantless searches for those with a serious drug conviction
Assaults spike dramatically on key public holidays, particularly New Year’s Day
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

NSW Recorded Crime Statistics December 2024 Update 
Release date: Mar 2025

Understanding changes in Children’s Court outcomes for defendants aged 10 to 13

Do police compliance checks of Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders reduce offending?

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Latest data releases

Closing the Gap Quarterly Sep 2024 Update
Release date: Jan 2025

Use possess illicit drug offences
Release date: Dec 2024

Apprehended Violence Order data file (AVO) (XLSX, 704.7 KB)
Release date: Dec 2024


Upcoming conference

Learn from leading experts in the areas of family and domestic violence, evidence-based policing, youth crime, addressing Aboriginal overrepresentation, the intersection between disability and criminal justice, and find out how research in these fields is impacting policy and practice and shaping the future of the justice system.