High Level Summary of Statistics Trend Last update: Thursday, September 15, 2011
Types of Crime
Non-sexual crimes of violence, and crimes of indecency, account for only four per cent, and two per cent, respectively, of all crimes recorded. Crimes of dishonesty, which include housebreaking and shoplifting, account for almost half of the overall total. Fire-raising and vandalism account for 25 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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