%T Australian crime: facts & figures 2012 %I Australian Institute of Criminology %D 2013 %K Crime %U https://apo.org.au/node/34177 %X While the volume and rate of individual crime types has fluctuated over the past few years, overall, crime in Australia has been decreasing. This report uses information compiled from a broad range of sources to create an accurate and holistic picture of crime and criminal justice issues in Australia. Within this volume are the patterns and trends relating to specific crimes, victims, offenders, the location of criminal acts, and the operation and cost of the criminal justice system (including the police, courts and prisons). %9 Report