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Statistics about crime include the number of crimes recorded by the Police, and apprehensions by the Police, by the type of crime committed (eg violence or drugs).
These are available on the Police website as well as through Table Builder.
Because not all offences that are committed are discovered by, reported to, or recorded by the Police, the Ministry of Justice has conducted a series of surveys to estimate the number of victimisations. The latest of these is the New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey 2006, which will provide information on people's experiences of crime.
Statistics New Zealand has produced two reports analysing crime statistics.
Reports
Crime in New Zealand: 1996–2005
Crime in New Zealand
Review of crime and criminal justice statistics
Statistics New Zealand has undertaken a review of New Zealand’s crime and criminal justice statistics and produced the Review of Crime and Criminal Justice Statistics Report 2009. The report identifies enduring research and policy information needs, where these are currently met, where there are gaps, and identifies the key areas for statistical development in the field of crime and criminal justice.
The Review of Crime and Criminal Justice Statistics Report 2009 followed the Review of Crime and Criminal Justice Statistics: Consultation Paper which sought input from users of crime and criminal justice statistics in New Zealand.
Statistics NZ will now establish and lead a group of key justice sector agencies. This group will develop and oversee a plan that will successfully implement the recommendations.
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