New figures released by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) show a dramatic increase in crimes solved by police.
The trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023 study examined the rate of legal action taken by officers across 11 categories of offences during a 15-year period.
Significant increases in charges laid over violent offence including robbery were among the most prolific, according to the survey, going up by 20 percentage points.
Rates of legal action for domestic violence-related assault was boosted by seven percentage points, and non-domestic assault by two percentage points.
Unfortunately, charges for sexual touching and other sexual offences only increased by two percentage points, marking one of the least improved areas studied.
Over the same period, the rate of legal action taken over malicious damage to property offences rose 14 percentage points.
Member for Swansea and Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said this is a positive sign for regional crime levels.
“Police are bringing more people to court than we’ve seen in a long time – a clear sign that their hard work is making a difference,” said Minister Catley.
“Police don’t just catch offenders – they put in the tough, behind-the-scenes work to make sure those people are held accountable a process that is often complex, relentless, and doesn’t always get the credit it deserves.
“This is yet another example of the incredible work our officers do day in and day out.
“I want to give a genuine thank you to every officer out there giving their all to keep our community safe.”
Significant increases were also recorded across non-dwelling break and enters going up by 13 percentage points.
Meanwhile, dwelling break and enters, and motor vehicle theft were boosted by eight points.
Acting Attorney General Ron Hoenig said the survey proved the hard work of many officers across the state.
“These figures reveal more alleged domestic violence offenders and perpetrators of serious property crime are being charged and brought before the courts,” said Mr Hoenig.
“Community safety is the priority of the NSW Government.
“We are continuing to invest in stronger protections for domestic violence victim-survivors and have made it harder for alleged offenders to get bail.
“At the same time, we have tightened the bail test for young people accused of repeat break and enter and motor theft offences to break the cycle of youth offending.”
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