Crime statistics-the real picture
We need trusted independent advice on crime statistics
Crime statistics help to provide a picture of the crime rate. However, none of the available methods of recording crime is perfect, and it is important to understand the limitations of crime statistics when interpreting them.
Crime statistics play a critical role in allowing the public to access information about crime rates. Yet, politicians commonly use crime statistics selectively to serve particular purposes.
Unlike New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia, Victoria does not have an agency which independently compiles, analyses and publishes crime statistics. We need a Victorian crime statistics agency, to monitor crime statistics and crime recording practices, publish regular reports on crime trends, provide accurate statistical information to the community and independent advice to government.
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