1.88 million incidents, 185,000 New Zealanders experienced 449,000 violent crimes; government plans to support law enforcement and reduce crime by 2029.

New Zealand crime data reveals a total of 1.88 million incidents between November 2022 and October 2023, with 185,000 New Zealanders experiencing 449,000 violent crimes. The data shows a growing lack of safety, with more New Zealanders feeling unsafe than the previous year. The government plans to support law enforcement and implement measures to reduce crime, including a 15% reduction in repeat youth offending and 20,000 fewer victims of violent crime by 2029.

June 26, 2024
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