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.

As of June 2025, 234 young people were in custody, a 33.7% increase from June 2023.
New study explores the benefits and challenges of using AVL in NSW criminal courts
Five new measures show domestic and family violence in NSW remained stable from 2018 to 2024.
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

NSW Recorded Crime Statistics June 2025
Release date: September 2025

Coercive control monitoring report June 2025
Release date: September 2025


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Latest data releases

NSW Closing the Gap Mar 2025 update
Release date: Jul 2025

Coercive control monitoring report March 2025 (PDF, 238.2 KB)
Release date: Jun 2025

NSW Criminal Courts Statistics Jan 2020 to Dec 2024
Release date: Jun 2025