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Compulsory drug treatment in prison reduces drug crime
Public confidence in the NSW criminal justice system declines, with a sharp fall in trust in police
As at March 2026, there were a record 14,070 adults in prison
Explore maps, graphs and data on criminal incidents, victims and offenders in NSW by geographic area
An interactive dashboard that presents sentencing outcomes for adults found guilty in court
Explore state and local data on the use of police powers and compliance activity in NSW
Explore the trends in the number of adults and young people in custody with this dashboard
Upcoming releases
Recorded Crime Statistics March 2026 Update
18 June 2026
How do petrol thefts respond to changing prices?
July 2026
Typologies of domestic and family violence perpetrators: A data-driven study
July 2026
Latest data releases
NSW Closing the Gap Dec 2025 update
Release date: 29 Apr 2026
Coercive Control Monitoring Report Dec 2025
Release date: Mar 2026
NSW Criminal Court Statistics Jul 2020 to Jun 2025
Release date: Dec 2025
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Don't miss out on the 2026 Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference in Brisbane
The 2026 Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference, hosted by the Griffith Criminology Institute in partnership with BOCSAR, showcases practical, policy-focused research to support evidence-based crime prevention. Bringing together policymakers, academics and key stakeholders, the event features 36 presentations highlighting new research, innovative approaches and emerging reform across the criminal justice system.
Find out more about the program and register to attend via the conference website.
