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.

Over the two years to December 2025, two offences rose, four fell and the rest were stable.
The amendment slightly increased school retention for boys but didn’t reduce crime
Record high in Aboriginal incarceration and domestic violence offences
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

Who is being diverted from court under the NSW Early Drug Diversion Initiative (EDDI)?
Release date: 30 Mar 2026


Latest data releases

NSW Closing the Gap Sept 2025 update
Release date: 10 Feb 2026

Coercive Control Monitoring Report Sept 2025
Release date: Dec 2025

NSW Criminal Court Statistics Jul 2020 to Jun 2025
Release date: Dec 2025


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Catch up on the 2025 Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference

Missed the conference or want to revisit your favourite sessions? You can now access all presentations and videos from the 2025 Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference, featuring leading academics, cutting-edge research, and powerful insights into crime and justice policy.