High Level Summary of Statistics Trend Last update: Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Types of Crime
Non-sexual crimes of violence, and crimes of indecency, account for only three per cent, and two per cent, respectively, of all crimes recorded. Crimes of dishonesty, which include housebreaking and shoplifting, account for over two fifths of the overall total, with this figure increasing for the first time in 10 years. Fire-raising and vandalism account for 29 per cent of all crimes, and "Other" crimes, which includes handling of offensive weapons, drug crimes and breaches of bail conditions, account for just over one fifth of all crimes.
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Source: Justice Analytical Services
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