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.

Assaults spike dramatically on key public holidays, particularly New Year’s Day
The number of females charged by NSW Police increased by 40 per cent over the 10 years to 2023
NSW crime rate steady for the first time post-pandemic
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

Understanding changes in Children’s Court outcomes for defendants aged 10-13
Release date: Feb 2025

A process evaluation of the Drug Supply Prohibition Order (DSPO) pilot scheme
Release date: Feb 2025

NSW Custody Statistics December 2024 Update
Release date: Feb 2025

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Latest data releases

NSW Criminal Courts Statistics Jun 2024 update
Release date: Dec 2024

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.