Custody

Statistics and data relating to the number of adults and young people in custody in NSW.

Latest: NSW Custody Statistics 

BOCSAR produces a quarterly report series examining trends in the number of adults and young people in custody in NSW. Data is available for both adult prisons and youth detention. Information is provided on the custody population, receptions, discharges, offence types and the average length of stay.

Published: February 2025

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Explore the trends in the number of adults and young people in custody with this dashboard
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Explore the trends in receptions and discharges into custody with this interactive tool

Datasets, reports and dashboards

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Understanding these data and statistics

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Last updated:

11 Dec 2024