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.

Experienced officers apply consistent standards when charging men and women in IPV assault cases
Cross-IPV remains rare but is rising, with IPV proceedings and cross-ADVOs increasing since 2010
As of September 2025, there are 12,746 adults and 211 young people in custody in NSW
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

How crime rates in NSW compare to the rest of Australia 
Release date: Nov 2025

Predicting first criminal justice contact before age 18 using a large linked administrative dataset
Release date: Nov 2025

Latest data releases

NSW Closing the Gap June 2025 update
Release date: Oct 2025

Trends in youth crime
Release date: Sept 2025

Firearm and knife violence statistics
Release date: Sept 2025

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Catch up on the 2025 Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference

Missed the conference or want to revisit your favourite sessions? You can now access all presentations and videos from the 2025 Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference, featuring leading academics, cutting-edge research, and powerful insights into crime and justice policy.