This snapshot describe the penalties imposed on convicted robbery offenders. The most common penalty imposed on a convicted robbery offender was a prison sentence. Prison penalties were imposed on 79 per cent of offenders convicted of an aggravated robbery offence and 58 per cent of offenders convicted of a non-aggravated robbery offence. Those who were...

This snapshot describes the penalties imposed on adult offenders convicted of sexual assault (not including child sexual assault). The most common penalty imposed on an offender convicted of sexual assault was a prison sentence. Prison penalties were imposed on 86 per cent of offenders convicted of an offence of aggravated sexual assault, with an average...

This study explores the association between financial stress, personal stress, social support and violence against women. Method: The study used data from the General Social Survey, a large nationally representative sample survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2006. Logistic regression models were used to examine the association between financial stress, personal stress...

The rate of offending on both NSW trains and at stations is very low, however relative risk varies considerably depending upon location, day of week and time of day. The rail transport system is an integral part of the State’s urban infrastructure. Residents in the Sydney Statistical Division make approximately one million train trips on...

Aim: To describe current trends in domestic violence and factors associated with reporting offences to police in NSW. Method: Descriptive analyses were conducted on all incidents of domestic assault recorded by NSW Police between 2001 and 2010. Factors associated with reporting of offences to police were examined using the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Crime Victimisation...