{"id":6821,"date":"2020-06-04T06:09:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T06:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=6821"},"modified":"2020-06-04T06:09:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T06:09:40","slug":"crime-rates-continue-to-remain-stable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2020\/06\/04\/crime-rates-continue-to-remain-stable\/","title":{"rendered":"CRIME RATES CONTINUE TO REMAIN STABLE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott today welcomed the latest quarterly report by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) which shows the majority of crime categories have remained stable.
\nMr Elliott said the BOCSAR report shows that 13 out of the 17 major crime categories remained stable over the 24 months to March 2020.
\n\u201cNSW Police officers dedicate their lives to the safety and protection of the community and I thank them for their tireless efforts to keep crime rates low,\u201d Mr Elliott said.
\n\u201cWe are delivering 1500 new police \u2013 the biggest single increase for the NSW Police Force in more than 30 years \u2013 as part of a record investment to bolster police numbers and increase crime fighting capability.
\n\u201cThe community can rest assured that we have a record number of police on the beat conducting increased Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) checks as part of our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable.
\n\u201cIn this first quarter of 2020, police conducted an additional 3,684 checks compared to the previous year.\u201d
\nAttorney General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman said the spike in reported domestic violence assault and sexual assault was concerning, but could also reflect increased proactive policing and the willingness of victims to report abuse.
\n\u201cPolice are on the front foot targeting high risk domestic violence offenders more than ever to ensure offenders are held accountable and victims are kept safe,\u201d Mr Speakman said.
\n\u201cAt the same time, the NSW and Federal Governments have together invested more than $21 million in frontline domestic violence services and other supports so that when a victim is ready to report abuse, they can be confident that help is available.\u201d
\nThree categories showed an increase: the number of recorded domestic assaults (up 4.1 per cent), the number of sexual assaults (7.9 per cent), and the number of incidents of robbery with a weapon not a firearm (up 10.5 per cent). Steal from person trended down, showing a 10.4 per cent decrease.
\nThe 13 major crime categories that remained stable are:<\/p>\n