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This page presents data on murder offences in NSW. This includes the police incident category of murder and is different to homicide which includes manslaughter and attempted murder. We present long term trends in murder victimisation rates.
Data file: Murder victim statistics (XLSX, 148.7 KB)
Infographic: Domestic violence related murder in NSW (PDF, 255.9 KB)
At a glance: Murder trends in NSW (December 2025)
Over the 20 years to December 2025, the number of murder victims in NSW has fallen substantially, including a decline in domestic violence–related murder victims.
In 2025, there were 82 murder victims in NSW, this was 8 fewer victims than in 2024. Of these, 32 victims were killed in domestic violence–related incidents. Women and children accounted for the majority of domestic violence murder victims, including 14 women and six children (20 victims).
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