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.

What influences court bail decisions and why do court & police bail decisions differ?
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Driven by the expansion of Mobile Drug Testing (MDT) and a recent increase in the detection rate
BOCSAR NSW Policing Activity Tool
Explore state and local area data on the use of police powers and compliance activity in NSW
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Explore maps, graphs and data on criminal incidents, victims and offenders in NSW by geographic area
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An interactive dashboard that presents sentencing outcomes for adults found guilty in court

Upcoming releases

NSW Custody Statistics September Quarterly Update
Release date: Nov 2024

NSW Recorded Crime Statistics September Quarterly Update
Release date: Dec 2024

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Latest data releases

Murder victim statistics
Release date: Oct 2024

Use possess illicit drug offences
Release date: Oct 2024

Apprehended Violence Order data file (AVO) (XLSX, 507.6 KB)
Release date: Oct 2024