According to new research from the NSW Bureau of Crime and Statistics and Research, domestic violence and sexual assaults are showing a concerning upward trend.
The NSW Recorded Crime Statistics quarterly update, published by the NSW Bureau of Crime and Statistics and Research revealed that in the 12 months to December 2022, there were 33,410 domestic violence incidents reported.
This is a significant increase from the 32,125 incidents the previous year, showing a three percent increase over the last five years.
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