Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

Domestic violence​ statistics for NSW

Domestic violence is a serious problem which impacts many NSW families. In 2016, an estimated 17 per cent of Australian women aged 18 years and over (or 1.6 million women) had experienced violence by a partner since the age of 15 years (ABS Personal Safety Survey 2017).

​ DV MURDER


This infographic provides information on trends in domestic violence related murders, including:

  • the number of domestic violence related murder victims in NSW
  • long-term trends, looking back over the last 20 years 
  • information about victims including their gender and age and relationship to the perpetrator
  • long-term trends in murders by intimate partners and family members


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DV ASSAULT

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​Police actions

This infographic provides information on domestic and family violence incidents recorded by the NSW Police, including:

  • the number and trends in domestic violence related incidents in NSW
  • information about victims and perpetrators including their gender and age
  • the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator, including the number of murders involving intimate partners

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Court outcomes

This infographic provides information on court processes and outcomes for domestic violence related assaults, including:

  • number of people appearing in court
  • court outcomes for DV assault, including the proportion found guilty
  • penalties imposed on DV assault offenders, including number and % sentenced to prison

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APPREHENDED VIOLENCE 

ORDERS (AVOs)

 
              
​Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) are legal orders which aim to protect individuals from violence, threats and harassment. 

The following table provides information on trends and patterns in final AVOs issued. Data is available on:

  • information about victims and perpetrators involved in final AVO issued, including their gender, age, and location
  • Breach AVO incidents recorded by police

              
TablesApprehended Violence Orders Excel Table

The next update will be available: Jun 2023

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REOFFENDING

             

​Reducing domestic violence reoffending
Premiers Priority

The Premier's Priority for reducing domestic violence reoffending aims to decrease the number of domestic violence reoffenders by 25 percent by 2023.


​DATA FILE


​The following table provides information on trends and patterns in domestic violence incidents reported to, or detected by, the NSW Police Force. Data is available on:

  • types of domestic violence incidents recorded by police;
  • spatial distribution of domestic violence incidents, including locations and premises at which these incidents occur;
  • time of day, day of week and month that domestic violence incidents occur;
  • involvement of alcohol in domestic violence incidents; and
  • information about victims and perpetrators involved in domestic violence incidents, including their gender, age, Indigenous status and victim-offender relationship

Tables: Domestic Violence Excel Table

The next update will be available: Jun 2023

Full list of available reports