Violent crime victimisation rates remain mostly steady according to new data

RNZOtago Daily TimesFriday 28 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Paul Goldsmith, Ministry of Justice

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New Ministry of Justice data shows that victimisation rates for violent offences have remained largely unchanged. This release follows government claims that violent crime had decreased, though the Ministry of Justice uses a different counting method than police and justice ministers.

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First reported by RNZ, Fri 28 Feb 2025, 1:21pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 45 minutes
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