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.

Police legal action have increased across many offences over the last 15 years
Over the past 10 years, police charges against young people have fallen by 5%
NSW crime rates are stable, but murder count is the highest in a decade
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

Did a High Court decision on doli incapax shift court outcomes for 10-13 year olds?
Release date: 8 May 2025

Do police compliance checks of Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders reduce offending?
Release date: May 2025

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Latest data releases

NSW Closing the Gap Dec 2024 update
Release date: Apr 2025

Domestic and family violence community prevalence measures
Release date: Apr 2025

Offences involving weapons
Release date: Mar 2025

Murder victim trends
Release date: Mar 2025

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