Government tracks ahead of violent crime reduction target

Sunday 31 August 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Sun 31 Aug 2025, 12:07pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Paul Goldsmith

The government says it is meeting its target to reduce violent crime, despite an increase in sexual assault victims. As part of its law and order plan, police are preparing to roll out a new community beat team in Henderson, West Auckland.

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1. RNZSun 31 Aug 2025, 10:53am

   Government says it's tracking ahead of violent crime reduction target (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 31 Aug 2025, 11:04am

   Crime data: Reduction in overall violent crime victims, but uptick in victims of sexual assault (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSun 31 Aug 2025, 11:15am

   Govt says it's tracking ahead of violent crime reduction target (opens in new tab)

   • Full video: Luxon speaks following law and order announcement (opens in new tab) Sun 31 Aug 2025, 11:40am
4. Stuff via The PostSun 31 Aug 2025, 12:00pm

   Government adds beat police as violent crime falls (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSun 31 Aug 2025, 12:07pm

   Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt (opens in new tab)