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Sticky fingers hit Newcastle shops at double the state average

Brazen shoplifters have 'a big impact' on retailers.

Newcastle Herald

Children more likely to end up in court than diverted

Young offenders across NSW are facing court more often instead of diversionary programs.

AAP

'Horrific' killing drives record DV bail denials

More offenders accused of domestic violence are being held on remand in NSW after the widely publicised and shocking killing of Molly Ticehurst.

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Shocking spike in sex assault and domestic violence crimes in NSW

A staggering 42 per cent climb in criminal incidents of sexual assault has been recorded in NSW

Newcastle Herald

Sexual assaults, domestic violence spike in crime data

A staggering 42 per cent climb in criminal incidents of sexual assault has been recorded in NSW, as cases of domestic violence also rise.

AAP

One in four cases before NSW local courts last year related to domestic violence, data reveals

Average time taken to finalise domestic family violence matters in local courts balloons to 266 days, as legal services cry out for more funding

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Post-pandemic surge in DV cases hitting the courts

The NSW court system is struggling in the post-pandemic period as pro take longer to finalise amid a rise in domestic violence cases.

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Sexual violence 'invisible' amid low conviction rates

Reported sexual assaults have increased dramatically in NSW, but court action is rarely being pursued after a complaint to police.

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‘We should all be furious’: Aboriginal people make up record 31% of adult prison population in NSW

Premier Chris Minns says the statistics on Indigenous Australians in the state’s jails represent a ‘major issue’

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Record-high remand cohort to grow with DV bail shift

A presumption of bail for high-risk NSW domestic violence offenders will be reversed and those who are released will be electronically monitored.

AAP

'We need action now': regional crime gap keeps growing

Crime rates between the country and city are getting worse in NSW as Australia's first women's safety commissioner begins work to address family violence.

AAP

Remand numbers hit an all-time high in NSW prisons

NSW has a record number of people being held in custody without sentence, while the overall number of prisoners has fallen.

AAP

Pollies 'must monitor data' after study shows lockout laws cut violence

'That could easily be undone in the next three or five years.'

Newcastle Herald

Domestic Violence Occurrences Have Risen By 13.5% In The Last Five Years In NSW Alone

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has found over the last five years domestic violence has risen by a 13.5 per cent.

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Coercive control present in more than half of DV cases

Coercive control is a factor in more than half NSW domestic violence cases, with plans to outlaw ongoing manipulation or intimidation.

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Domestic violence assaults up 13.5% in New South Wales over five years

An AI model used to analyse more than half a million domestic violence reports found 57% included coercive control

AAP

Cost of living not to blame for rise in retail theft

Retail theft in New South Wales is back to pre-pandemic levels, with hard liquor accounting for more than one-third of reported incidents.

The Guardian - AU

‘Data doesn’t support this’: violent NSW knife crimes at a 20-year low as new penalties take effect

High-profile stabbings have led the new Labor government to get tough on knives, but statistics tell a different story

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Lock it or lose it: the Hunter's worst places for car theft

TikTok trends might be contributing to a spike in car thefts.

The Guardian - AU

Police and crime researchers fear social media’s effect on crime in NSW and Victoria

Data released in both states suggest online posts may have contributed to a rise in certain types of crime

ABC News

Newcastle alleged murder cluster emerges with rate five times state average, crime data shows

Over the past two years, the Newcastle LGA has accounted for over 8 per cent of the state's alleged murders, according to NSW crime figures.

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Cybercrime surge sparks call for new reporting system

New data shows cybercrime has spiralled into one of the most significant of all forms of offending, experts say.

AAP

Shoplifting and car theft jump to pre-pandemic levels

After a two-year decline, shoplifting and car thefts in NSW have spiked to pre-pandemic levels, as people struggle with the spiralling cost of living.

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Dubbo crime rate worsens as residents report gangs of youths targeting property

Crime is on the rise in the region, according to data from the Bureau of Crimes Statistics and Research, which shows break-and-enter rates are 4.7 times worse than the New South Wales average.

AAP

'Remarkable' slow down at NSW courts

Victims of crime are now facing long waits to have their cases finalised in the NSW Local Courts, new data shows.

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