Violent crime drops for first time since 2018

The coalition Government is celebrating a decrease in violent crime, with Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith attributing the drop to their tough-on-crime approach. Data shows a two per cent decrease in violent crime in 2024, following a 51 per cent increase from 2018 to 2023. The Government’s focus on restoring consequences for crime and empowering police with new tools has led to positive results, with a reduction in total victimisations and assaults, although more work remains to be done.

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